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Betta Family History

Betta 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: Cetta, Berta, Petta, Butta, Betti, Betts, Botta, Batta, Betty, Bett

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Where is the Betta family from?

You can see how Betta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Betta families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Betta's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Betta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betta 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 Betta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betta. 75% of Betta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Betta women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Betta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Betta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betta 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Betta. 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 375 military records available for the last name Betta. For the veterans among your Betta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Betta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Betta in 1964 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betta 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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