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Bettenhauser Family History

Bettenhauser 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: Bettenhausen, Betthauser, Eisenhauer, Pfotenhauer, Leithauser

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Where is the Bettenhauser family from?

You can see how Bettenhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettenhauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bettenhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bettenhauser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bettenhauser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bettenhauser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettenhauser 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 Bettenhauser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

What Bettenhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Bettenhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettenhauser 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bettenhauser. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bettenhauser. For the veterans among your Bettenhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettenhauser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bettenhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bettenhauser in 1963 was 92, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bettenhauser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettenhauser 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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