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Betney Family History

Betney Surname Meaning

see Bettany.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Betney family from?

You can see how Betney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Betney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Betney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Betney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Betney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betney 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 Betney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Betney. 100% of Betney men worked as a Farm Labourer and 92% of Betney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Betney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Betney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betney 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Betney. 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 29 military records available for the last name Betney. For the veterans among your Betney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Betney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Betney in 1969 was 84, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betney 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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