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Betchker Family History

Betchker 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: Betcher, Becher, Letcher, Belcher, Becker, Ketcher, Beichler, Bechler

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Where is the Betchker family from?

You can see how Betchker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betchker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betchker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Betchker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Betchker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betchker 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 16 census records available for the last name Betchker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betchker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Betchker. 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 23 military records available for the last name Betchker. For the veterans among your Betchker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betchker lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Betchker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Betchker in 1974 was 70, and 60 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betchker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betchker 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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