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Betony Family History

Betony 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: Belton, Benton, Antony, Beaton, Tony, Bethany, Betley, Beron, Betson

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Where is the Betony family from?

You can see how Betony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betony family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Betony families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Betony families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Betony's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Betony families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betony 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 227 census records available for the last name Betony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betony 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Betony. 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 11 military records available for the last name Betony. For the veterans among your Betony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betony lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Betony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Betony in 1980 was 92, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betony 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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