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Behtz Family History

Behtz 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: Beitz, Beltz, Beetz, Betz, Bertz, Bentz, Metz, Best, Hertz, Mehta

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Where is the Behtz family from?

You can see how Behtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Behtz families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Behtz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Behtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behtz 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 Behtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behtz. 100% of Behtz women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Behtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Behtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behtz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Behtz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Behtz. For the veterans among your Behtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behtz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Behtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Behtz in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behtz 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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