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Betler Family History

Betler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Bettler: descriptive nickname from Middle High German bëtelære ‘beggar’.

Possibly also an Americanized form of North German Bettler: habitational name for someone from Bethel in Westphalia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Betler family from?

You can see how Betler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Betler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Betler families living in Staffordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Betler's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Betler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betler 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 Betler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betler. 46% of Betler men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Betler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betler were Craneman and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Craneman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Betler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betler 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Betler. 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 252 military records available for the last name Betler. For the veterans among your Betler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Betler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Betler in 1959 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betler 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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