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Beter Family History

Beter 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: Beer, Peter, Beger, Bester, Betler, Better, Bueter, Buter, Belter

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Where is the Beter family from?

You can see how Beter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Beter families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Beter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beter 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 Beter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beter. 36% of Beter men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Beter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beter were Owner and Housework.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    46%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Domestic
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Beter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beter 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Beter. 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 191 military records available for the last name Beter. For the veterans among your Beter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Beter in 1966 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beter 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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