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Betzwiser Family History

Betzwiser 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: Beiser, Betzler, Detwiler, Betzner, Dettwiler, Benziger, Betzer

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Where is the Betzwiser family from?

You can see how Betzwiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betzwiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betzwiser family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Betzwiser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Betzwiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betzwiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Betzwiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betzwiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Betzwiser. 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 1 military records available for the last name Betzwiser. For the veterans among your Betzwiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betzwiser lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Betzwiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Betzwiser in 1980 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betzwiser 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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