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Betrus Family History

Betrus 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: Petrus, Brus, Bearup, Beers, Petras, Betts, Bettis, Petros, Berns

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Where is the Betrus family from?

You can see how Betrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betrus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betrus family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betrus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Betrus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betrus 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 Betrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betrus. 43% of Betrus men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Office Clerk
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Betrus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Betrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betrus 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Betrus. 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 Betrus. For the veterans among your Betrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betrus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Betrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Betrus in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betrus 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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