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Betzner Family History

Betzner Surname Meaning

German: topographic name meaning ‘meadow’.

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


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Where is the Betzner family from?

You can see how Betzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betzner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Betzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 84 Betzner families living in Ontario. This was about 99% of all the recorded Betzner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Betzner families in 1911.
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What did your Betzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Betzner. 54% of Betzner men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Betzner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betzner were Woodworker and Clerk.

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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
    54%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Woodworker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Betzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Betzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betzner 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Betzner. 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 320 military records available for the last name Betzner. For the veterans among your Betzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betzner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Betzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Betzner in 1962 was 49, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betzner 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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