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Betterbid Family History

Betterbid 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: Better, Betterley, Betterton, Betteridge, Betters, Betterman

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Where is the Betterbid family from?

You can see how Betterbid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betterbid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betterbid family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Betterbid's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Betterbid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betterbid 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 Betterbid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betterbid. 100% of Betterbid 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Betterbid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betterbid 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Betterbid. 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 6 military records available for the last name Betterbid. For the veterans among your Betterbid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betterbid lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Betterbid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Betterbid in 1973 was 35, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betterbid 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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