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Betie Family History

Betie 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: Betke, Beatie, Batie, Betit, Etie, Bence, Begue, Berke, Belle, Bein

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Where is the Betie family from?

You can see how Betie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Betie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Betie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Betie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Betie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betie 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Betie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Betie. For the veterans among your Betie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betie lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Betie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Betie in 1978 was 75, and 79 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betie 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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