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Betlow Family History

Betlow 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: Bellow, Below, Tetlow, Barlow, Bello, Ballow, Bellew, Betler, Kellow

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Where is the Betlow family from?

You can see how Betlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betlow family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betlow's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Betlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betlow 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 29 census records available for the last name Betlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betlow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Betlow. 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 73 military records available for the last name Betlow. For the veterans among your Betlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betlow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Betlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Betlow in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betlow 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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