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Betka Name Meaning

Polish: of German origin (see Bethke ).

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


Similar surnames: Berka, Betke, Belka, Betts, Beth, Budka, Betz, Becka, Pelka, Butta

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Where is the Betka family from?

You can see how Betka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Betka family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Betka's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Betka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betka. 44% of Betka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Round House
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
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Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Betka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betka 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Betka. 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 180 military records available for the last name Betka. For the veterans among your Betka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Betka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Betka in 1962 was 46, and 59 in 2004.

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