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Betteys Family History

Betteys 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: Bettes, Petteys, Betters, Better, Butters, Betley, Betts, Bettis

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Where is the Betteys family from?

You can see how Betteys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betteys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Betteys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Betteys families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Betteys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Betteys families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Betteys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betteys 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Betteys. 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 27 military records available for the last name Betteys. For the veterans among your Betteys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betteys lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Betteys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Betteys in 1968 was 77, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betteys 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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