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Betster Family History

Betster 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: Bester, Better, Fenster, Bruster, Easter, Setter, Butter, Tester

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Where is the Betster family from?

You can see how Betster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Betster families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Betster family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Betster's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Betster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betster 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 23 census records available for the last name Betster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betster 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 Betster. 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 3 military records available for the last name Betster. For the veterans among your Betster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betster

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