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Betthauser Name Meaning

German (Betthäuser): probably a variant of Bettenhäuser a habitational name for someone from any of several places in north and central Germany called Bettenhausen for example in Hesse and Württemberg. The surname Betthäuser is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Leithauser, Bettenhausen, Berkheiser, Bettinger, Oberhauser, Bernauer

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Where is the Betthauser family from?

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

What did your Betthauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betthauser. 39% of Betthauser 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Operator
    24%
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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Betthauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betthauser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Betthauser. 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 90 military records available for the last name Betthauser. For the veterans among your Betthauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betthauser lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Betthauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Betthauser in 1951 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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