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Betris Family History

Betris 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: Bettis, Etris, Boris, Baris, Benis, Pettis, Beers, Petrus, Ferris

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Where is the Betris family from?

You can see how Betris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Betris families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betris's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Betris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betris 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 Betris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betris. 100% of Betris men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Betris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Betris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betris 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Betris. 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 6 military records available for the last name Betris. For the veterans among your Betris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betris lifespan?

Average Betris life expectancy in 1976 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betris 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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