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Betcher Family History

Betcher Surname Meaning

German: variant of Böttcher (see Boettcher).

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


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Where is the Betcher family from?

You can see how Betcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Betcher families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Betcher's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Betcher families in 1911.
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What did your Betcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Betcher. 69% of Betcher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Betcher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betcher were Journalier and Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Journalier
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Betcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Betcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betcher 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Betcher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Betcher. For the veterans among your Betcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betcher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Betcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Betcher in 1950 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betcher 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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