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Bettan Family History

Bettan 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: Betten, Bettin, Betton, Bean, Botten, Berman, Hetman, Belton, Better

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Where is the Bettan family from?

You can see how Bettan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bettan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bettan families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bettan's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Bettan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettan 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 Bettan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bettan. 60% of Bettan men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Bettan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Bettan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bettan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bettan. For the veterans among your Bettan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bettan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bettan in 1975 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettan 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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