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Betance Family History

Betance 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: Betances, Bence, Betancur, Bearce, Beane, Bean, Beadle, Lance

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Where is the Betance family from?

You can see how Betance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betance family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Betance families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Betance families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Betance's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Betance families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betance 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 Betance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betance. 100% of Betance 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
    100%

What Betance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Betance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betance 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Betance. 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 21 military records available for the last name Betance. For the veterans among your Betance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betance lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Betance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Betance in 1967 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betance 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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