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Betger Family History

Betger 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: Berger, Beger, Betler, Better, Belger, Betker, Bettger, Betzer

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Where is the Betger family from?

You can see how Betger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Betger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Betger families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Betger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Betger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Betger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betger 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Betger. 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 28 military records available for the last name Betger. For the veterans among your Betger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Betger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Betger in 1970 was 86, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betger 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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