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Betill Family History

Betill 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: Bevill, Betsill, Bell, Brill, Bill, Neill, Still, Beil, Antill

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Where is the Betill family from?

You can see how Betill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Betill families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Betill's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Betill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Betill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betill 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Betill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Betill. For the veterans among your Betill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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