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Betterman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bettermann: elaborated form of Better .

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


Similar surnames: Catherman, Beiermann, Ketterman, Letterman, Batterman, Bitterman

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Where is the Betterman family from?

You can see how Betterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Betterman family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Betterman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Betterman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Betterman. 100% of Betterman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Betterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betterman 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Betterman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 161 military records available for the last name Betterman. For the veterans among your Betterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betterman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Betterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Betterman in 1948 was 71, and 59 in 2003.

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