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Betchen Family History

Betchen 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: Bechen, Betcher, Ketchen, Becher, Letcher, Belcher, Hitchen, Eichen

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Where is the Betchen family from?

You can see how Betchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betchen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Betchen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Betchen families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Betchen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Betchen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betchen 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 Betchen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fram Labor
    100%

What Betchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Betchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betchen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Betchen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Betchen. For the veterans among your Betchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betchen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Betchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Betchen in 1971 was 72, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betchen 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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