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Betz Family History

Betz Name Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal names Berthold or Bernhard . Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian and Polish Bec .

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


Similar surnames: Petz, Benz, Butz, Beth, Metz, Letz, Retz, Bern, Wetz, Beltz

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Where is the Betz family from?

You can see how Betz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Betz families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 49% of all the recorded Betz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Betz families in 1911.
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What did your Betz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Betz. 67% of Betz 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
    67%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Betz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betz 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Betz. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Betz. For the veterans among your Betz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betz lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Betz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Betz in 1943 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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