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Betkie Family History

Betkie 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, Berke, Botkin, Belkin, Reekie, Belke, Leckie, Benzie, Beske

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Where is the Betkie family from?

You can see how Betkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betkie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betkie family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betkie's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Betkie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betkie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Betkie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Betkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betkie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Betkie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Betkie. For the veterans among your Betkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betkie lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Betkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Betkie in 1986 was 53, and 64 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betkie 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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