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Betza Family History

Betza 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: Benza, Betz, Betka, Metz, Reza, Butz, Buza, Ketz, Batz, Belka

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Where is the Betza family from?

You can see how Betza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Betza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Betza families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Betza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Betza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betza 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 Betza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betza. 50% of Betza men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Betza women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betza were Miner and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Betza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Betza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betza 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Betza. 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 65 military records available for the last name Betza. For the veterans among your Betza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Betza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Betza in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betza 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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