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Betances Family History

Betances Surname Meaning

Spanish: possibly a variant of Betanzos. This surname is most common in the Dominican Republic.

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


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You can see how Betances families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betances family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Betances families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Betances families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Betances's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Betances families in 1891.
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Passenger Lists

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There are 66 military records available for the last name Betances. For the veterans among your Betances ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Betances life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Betances in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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