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Bettenburg Family History

Bettenburg 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: Wittenburg, Guttenberg, Bettencourt, Essenburg, Wattenberg, Altenburg

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Where is the Bettenburg family from?

You can see how Bettenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettenburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bettenburg family living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bettenburg's in USA. Massachusetts and 4 other states had the highest population of Bettenburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettenburg 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 119 census records available for the last name Bettenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettenburg 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bettenburg. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bettenburg. For the veterans among your Bettenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettenburg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Bettenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bettenburg in 1968 was 83, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettenburg 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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