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Betzler Family History

Betzler Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German betzeler ‘young knight’ (Old French bachelier Italian baccalare which gave rise to baccalaureus).

South German: in some cases a variant of Böckeler (see Boeckel).

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


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Where is the Betzler family from?

You can see how Betzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betzler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Betzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Betzler family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Betzler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Betzler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betzler 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 Betzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betzler. 25% of Betzler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Betzler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betzler were Farm Operator and Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Folder
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Betzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Betzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betzler 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Betzler. 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 881 military records available for the last name Betzler. For the veterans among your Betzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betzler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Betzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Betzler in 1953 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betzler 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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