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Betche Family History

Betche Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Betcher, Becher, Bence, Letcher, Bench, Belcher, Beach, Buche, Beachy

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Where is the Betche family from?

You can see how Betche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Betche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Betche families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Betche's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Betche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Betche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betche. 100% of Betche men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Betche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Betche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betche census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Betche. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Betche. For the veterans among your Betche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betche lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Betche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Betche in 1970 was 60, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betche ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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