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Betschler Family History

Betschler 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: Eschler, Beichler, Bechler, Belschner, Rentschler, Mutschler

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Where is the Betschler family from?

You can see how Betschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betschler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betschler family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Betschler's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Betschler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Betschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betschler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Betschler. 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 58 military records available for the last name Betschler. For the veterans among your Betschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betschler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Betschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Betschler in 1966 was 72, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betschler 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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