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Betsinger Family History

Betsinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Betzinger: habitational name for someone from Betzingen in Baden-Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Betsinger family from?

You can see how Betsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betsinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Betsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Betsinger family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Betsinger's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Betsinger families in 1911.
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What did your Betsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betsinger. 46% of Betsinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Betsinger women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Watchman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Betsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Betsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betsinger 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Betsinger. 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 211 military records available for the last name Betsinger. For the veterans among your Betsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betsinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Betsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Betsinger in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betsinger 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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