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Betencourt Family History

Betencourt 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: Bettencourt, Betancourt, Belcourt, Denoncourt, Betancur, Precourt

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Where is the Betencourt family from?

You can see how Betencourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betencourt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Betencourt families living in California. This was about 53% of all the recorded Betencourt's in USA. California had the highest population of Betencourt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betencourt 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 Betencourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betencourt. 100% of Betencourt men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Betencourt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Betencourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betencourt 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Betencourt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Betencourt. For the veterans among your Betencourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betencourt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Betencourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Betencourt in 1969 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betencourt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betencourt 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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