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Beta Family History

Beta Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bera, Bena, Seta, Berta, Beth, Bata, Reta, Betz, Bea, Bett

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Where is the Beta family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beta. 40% of Beta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beta women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beta were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Beta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beta 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Beta. 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 95 military records available for the last name Beta. For the veterans among your Beta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Beta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beta in 1955 was 41, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beta 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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