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Bettcher Family History

Bettcher Surname Meaning

German: variant of Böttcher (see Boettcher) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Bettcher is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Bettcher family from?

You can see how Bettcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bettcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bettcher families living in Berkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bettcher's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bettcher families in 1891.
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What did your Bettcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bettcher. 34% of Bettcher men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bettcher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bettcher were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Bettcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bettcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettcher 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Bettcher. 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 553 military records available for the last name Bettcher. For the veterans among your Bettcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettcher lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bettcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bettcher in 1959 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bettcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettcher 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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