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Betzka Family History

Betzka 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: Betka, Belka, Berka, Benza, Betzen, Betke, Bethke, Betz, Bethea

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Where is the Betzka family from?

You can see how Betzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betzka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betzka family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betzka's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Betzka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Betzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betzka 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Betzka. 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 2 military records available for the last name Betzka. For the veterans among your Betzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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