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Beitscher Family History

Beitscher 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: Litscher, Deutscher, Britcher, Betcher, Bettcher, Bertsche, Metscher

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Where is the Beitscher family from?

You can see how Beitscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beitscher family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beitscher's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Beitscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beitscher 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 Beitscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beitscher. 100% of Beitscher men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Beitscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Beitscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitscher 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Beitscher. 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 31 military records available for the last name Beitscher. For the veterans among your Beitscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beitscher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Beitscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beitscher in 1957 was 52, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beitscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beitscher 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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