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Bettensen Family History

Bettensen 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: Pettersen, Bertelsen, Betterley, Bettinger, Bensen, Betterton, Betten

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Where is the Bettensen family from?

You can see how Bettensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettensen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bettensen families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bettensen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bettensen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Bettensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettensen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bettensen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bettensen. For the veterans among your Bettensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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