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Betzing Family History

Betzing 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: Benzing, Etling, Bering, Oetting, Berling, Behling, Belling, Bettin

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Where is the Betzing family from?

You can see how Betzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betzing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Betzing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Betzing families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Betzing's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Betzing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betzing 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 Betzing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betzing. 28% of Betzing men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Betzing women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betzing were Manufacturer and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manufacturer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Betzing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Betzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betzing 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Betzing. 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 256 military records available for the last name Betzing. For the veterans among your Betzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betzing lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Betzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Betzing in 1957 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betzing 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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