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Betensky Family History

Betensky 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: Belinsky, Selensky, Berenson, Wilensky, Benenson, Stensby, Selinsky

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Where is the Betensky family from?

You can see how Betensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Betensky families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Betensky's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Betensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betensky 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 Betensky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Betensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Betensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betensky 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Betensky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Betensky. For the veterans among your Betensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betensky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Betensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Betensky in 1964 was 84, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betensky 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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