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Betschart Family History

Betschart Surname Meaning

German: from an altered form of the personal name Bernhard.

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


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Where is the Betschart family from?

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

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Betschart. 100% of Betschart women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Betschart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betschart 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Betschart. 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 151 military records available for the last name Betschart. For the veterans among your Betschart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betschart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Betschart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Betschart in 1959 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betschart 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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