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Betzel Family History

Betzel Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Betz.

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


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Where is the Betzel family from?

You can see how Betzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Betzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Betzel families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Betzel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Betzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Betzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betzel. 25% of Betzel men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Betzel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betzel were Machinist and Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Domestic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Betzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betzel 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Betzel. 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 802 military records available for the last name Betzel. For the veterans among your Betzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betzel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Betzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Betzel in 1947 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betzel 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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