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Betterbed Family History

Betterbed 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: Betterley, Better, Wetterer, Ketterer, Betterton, Zetterberg

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Where is the Betterbed family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betterbed 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 Betterbed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clothes Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betterbed. 100% of Betterbed men worked as a Clothes Cleaner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clothes Cleaner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Betterbed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betterbed 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Betterbed. 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 7 military records available for the last name Betterbed. For the veterans among your Betterbed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betterbed lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Betterbed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Betterbed in 1945 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betterbed 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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