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Betendorf Family History

Betendorf 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: Bettendorf, Altendorf, Neuendorf, Beckendorf, Ostendorf, Westendorf

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Where is the Betendorf family from?

You can see how Betendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betendorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Betendorf families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Betendorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Betendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Betendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Betendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betendorf 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Betendorf. 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 1 military records available for the last name Betendorf. For the veterans among your Betendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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