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Betty Family History

Betty Surname Meaning

English: from a diminutive of the Middle English personal name Bett(e) (see Bett).

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Betto an assimilated form of Berto (see Bert).

Americanized form of Italian Betti.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Betty family from?

You can see how Betty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Betty families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Betty's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Betty families in 1891.
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What did your Betty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Betty. 12% of Betty men worked as a French Polisher and 64% of Betty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betty were Wood Machinist and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Wood Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Betty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betty 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Betty. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Betty. For the veterans among your Betty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betty lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Betty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Betty in 1948 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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