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Baettcher Family History

Baettcher Name 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: Boettcher, Bettcher, Batcher, Betcher, Bottcher, Boetcher, Becher

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Where is the Baettcher family from?

You can see how Baettcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baettcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baettcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Baettcher families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Baettcher's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Baettcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baettcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baettcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baettcher. 72% of Baettcher men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Baettcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Baettcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baettcher 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Baettcher. 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 45 military records available for the last name Baettcher. For the veterans among your Baettcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baettcher lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Baettcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Baettcher in 1982 was 74, and 83 in 1994.

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