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Betford Family History

Betford 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: Bedford, Benford, Belford, Telford, Ledford, Welford, Elford, Buford

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Where is the Betford family from?

You can see how Betford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Betford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Betford families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Betford's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Betford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betford 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 182 census records available for the last name Betford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betford 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Betford. 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 8 military records available for the last name Betford. For the veterans among your Betford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betford lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Betford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Betford in 1997 was 65, and 47 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betford 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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