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Betsworth Family History

Betsworth Surname Meaning

see Bettesworth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Betsworth family from?

You can see how Betsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Betsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Betsworth families living in Hampshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Betsworth's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Betsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Betsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Betsworth. 25% of Betsworth men worked as a Bricklayer Labourer and 93% of Betsworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betsworth were General Labourer and House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer Labourer
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Watch clock Maker
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • House Duties
    8%

What Betsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Betsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betsworth 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Betsworth. 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 383 military records available for the last name Betsworth. For the veterans among your Betsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betsworth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Betsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Betsworth in 1960 was 63, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betsworth 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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