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Betourne Family History

Betourne Surname Meaning

French (Bétourné): from Old French bestorne ‘misshapen’ used as a nickname for a deformed or crippled individual.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Betourne family from?

You can see how Betourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Betourne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Betourne families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Betourne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Betourne families in 1891.
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What did your Betourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betourne. 34% of Betourne men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Betourne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betourne were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Betourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Betourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betourne 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Betourne. 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 148 military records available for the last name Betourne. For the veterans among your Betourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betourne lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Betourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Betourne in 1951 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betourne 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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