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Betchley Family History

Betchley Surname Meaning

Apparently from Beckley (Sussex), which is recorded as Becheleya in 1253 and Beechele in 1432, though this is anomalous.

The place-name is derived from the male given name Becca combined with lēah, meaning ‘clearing wood’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Betchley family from?

You can see how Betchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betchley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Betchley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Betchley families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Betchley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Betchley families in 1891.
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What did your Betchley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Betchley. 34% of Betchley men worked as a Motor Engineer and 100% of Betchley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Engineer
    34%
  • Wharf Labourer
    34%
  • Baker corn Merchant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 163 immigration records available for the last name Betchley. 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 162 military records available for the last name Betchley. For the veterans among your Betchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betchley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Betchley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Betchley in 1965 was 64, and 36 in 2003.

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