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Betcke Family History

Betcke 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: Betke, Bethke, Beck, Bence, Berke, Backe, Becker, Belke, Beilke

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Where is the Betcke family from?

You can see how Betcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betcke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Betcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Betcke families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Betcke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Betcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Betcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betcke 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Betcke. 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 174 military records available for the last name Betcke. For the veterans among your Betcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betcke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Betcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Betcke in 1963 was 60, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betcke 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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