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Betar Family History

Betar 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: Bear, Bitar, Bejar, Detar, Behar, Bean, Beer, Peter, Beal, Beard

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Where is the Betar family from?

You can see how Betar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Betar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Betar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Betar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betar 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 Betar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betar. 43% of Betar men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Betar women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betar were Laborer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Owner
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Betar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Betar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betar 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Betar. 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 254 military records available for the last name Betar. For the veterans among your Betar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Betar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Betar in 1962 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betar 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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