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Bettger Family History

Bettger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Boettcher.

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


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Where is the Bettger family from?

You can see how Bettger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bettger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bettger families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bettger's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bettger families in 1911.
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What did your Bettger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bettger. 100% of Bettger 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bettger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bettger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettger 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Bettger. 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 383 military records available for the last name Bettger. For the veterans among your Bettger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bettger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bettger in 1962 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettger 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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