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Betteker Family History

Betteker 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: Better, Wetterer, Metteer, Ketterer, Beeker, Retterer, Bettner

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Where is the Betteker family from?

You can see how Betteker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betteker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Betteker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Betteker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Betteker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Betteker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betteker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Betteker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betteker 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 Betteker. 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 23 military records available for the last name Betteker. For the veterans among your Betteker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betteker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Betteker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Betteker in 1958 was 61, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betteker 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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