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Betchman Family History

Betchman 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: Beckman, Reichman, Teachman, Bethmann, Bauchman, Rethman, Bachman

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Where is the Betchman family from?

You can see how Betchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betchman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Betchman families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Betchman families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Betchman's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Betchman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betchman 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 Betchman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Betchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Betchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betchman 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 Betchman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Betchman. For the veterans among your Betchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betchman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Betchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Betchman in 1968 was 92, and 79 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betchman 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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