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Betell Family History

Betell 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: Bedell, Bethell, Bell, Jewell, Gesell, Tell, Sewell, Ezell, Stell

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Where is the Betell family from?

You can see how Betell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Betell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Betell families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Betell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Betell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Betell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Betell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Betell. For the veterans among your Betell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betell lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Betell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Betell in 1990 was 68, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betell 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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