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Betsall Family History

Betsall 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: Betsill, Kelsall, Edsall, Bonsall, Benthall, Beall, Persall, Bendall

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Where is the Betsall family from?

You can see how Betsall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betsall family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Betsall family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Betsall's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Betsall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betsall 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 58 census records available for the last name Betsall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betsall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Betsall. 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 8 military records available for the last name Betsall. For the veterans among your Betsall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betsall lifespan?

Average Betsall life expectancy in 1969 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betsall 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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