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Beten Family History

Beten 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: Been, Belen, Betten, Baten, Betzen, Baeten, Teten, Beren, Behen, Bean

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Where is the Beten family from?

You can see how Beten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beten family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beten families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Beten families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Beten's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Beten families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beten 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 Beten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beten. 100% of Beten 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 Beten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Beten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beten 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Beten. 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 19 military records available for the last name Beten. For the veterans among your Beten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Beten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beten in 1969 was 81, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beten 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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