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Betlej Family History

Betlej 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: Betler, Betley, Butler, Belle, Berley, Bentley, Bellew, Better

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Where is the Betlej family from?

You can see how Betlej families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betlej family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Betlej families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betlej's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Betlej families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betlej 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 91 census records available for the last name Betlej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betlej 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Betlej. 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 64 military records available for the last name Betlej. For the veterans among your Betlej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betlej lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Betlej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Betlej in 1960 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betlej 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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