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Betancur Family History

Betancur Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Colombia): altered form of Spanish Betancourt.

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


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Where is the Betancur family from?

You can see how Betancur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betancur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betancur families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Betancur families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Betancur's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Betancur families in 1880.
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What did your Betancur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Section Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betancur. 100% of Betancur men worked as a Section Hand.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Section Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Betancur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betancur 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Betancur. 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 47 military records available for the last name Betancur. For the veterans among your Betancur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betancur lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Betancur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Betancur in 1973 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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