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Betsill Family History

Betsill Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Betzel.

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


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Where is the Betsill family from?

You can see how Betsill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betsill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Betsill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Betsill family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Betsill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Betsill families in 1891.
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What did your Betsill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betsill. 52% of Betsill 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
    52%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

What Betsill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Betsill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betsill 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Betsill. 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 217 military records available for the last name Betsill. For the veterans among your Betsill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betsill lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Betsill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Betsill in 1945 was 26, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betsill 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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