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Betsch Family History

Betsch Surname Meaning

South German (Alemannic): from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal names Bernhard or Berthold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Betsch family from?

You can see how Betsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Betsch family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Betsch's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Betsch families in 1891.
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What did your Betsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pattern Maker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betsch. 12% of Betsch men worked as a Pattern Maker and 28% of Betsch women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betsch were Chauffeur and Operator.

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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

  • Pattern Maker
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Betsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betsch 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Betsch. 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 756 military records available for the last name Betsch. For the veterans among your Betsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betsch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Betsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Betsch in 1961 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betsch 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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