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Bete Family History

Bete 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: Bene, Beste, Beth, Bee, Pete, Berte, Betke, Bate, Betz, Bente

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Where is the Bete family from?

You can see how Bete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bete family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bete family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bete's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bete families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bete 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 Bete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bete. 50% of Bete men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Bete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Bete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bete 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Bete. 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 90 military records available for the last name Bete. For the veterans among your Bete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bete lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bete in 1965 was 60, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bete 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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