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Betzold Family History

Betzold Surname Meaning

German:: in southern areas a variant of Betschold itself a variant of Berthold.

in eastern areas a variant of Petzold from a vernacular form of the New Testament name Petrus (see Peter).

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


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Where is the Betzold family from?

You can see how Betzold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betzold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Betzold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Betzold family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betzold's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Betzold families in 1891.
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What did your Betzold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betzold. 25% of Betzold men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Betzold women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betzold were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Betzold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betzold 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Betzold. 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 949 military records available for the last name Betzold. For the veterans among your Betzold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betzold lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Betzold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Betzold in 1955 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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