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Betah Family History

Betah 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: Beth, Bean, Bear, Beal, Bath, Bench, Seth, Beam, Bitar, Bera

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Where is the Betah family from?

You can see how Betah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betah family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Betah families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Betah's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Betah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betah 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 Betah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betah. 100% of Betah men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Betah women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Betah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Betah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betah 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Betah. 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 5 military records available for the last name Betah. For the veterans among your Betah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betah lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Betah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Betah in 1985 was 97, and 92 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betah 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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