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Betchy Family History

Betchy 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: Beachy, Bench, Beach, Beth, Betley, Bech, Berch, Beich, Becht, Ketch

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Where is the Betchy family from?

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

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Betchy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Betchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betchy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Betchy. 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 33 military records available for the last name Betchy. For the veterans among your Betchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betchy lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Betchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Betchy in 1945 was 64, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betchy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betchy 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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