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Betournay Family History

Betournay 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: Letourneau, Torney, Bourne, Bouras, Bethune, Burney, Decoursey

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Where is the Betournay family from?

You can see how Betournay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betournay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Betournay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Betournay families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Betournay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Betournay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betournay 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 874 census records available for the last name Betournay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betournay 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Betournay. 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 28 military records available for the last name Betournay. For the veterans among your Betournay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betournay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Betournay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Betournay in 1965 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betournay 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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