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Betison Family History

Betison 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: Betson, Benison, Benson, Belson, Lewison, Nerison, Beeson, Denison

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Where is the Betison family from?

You can see how Betison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Betison families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Betison family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Betison's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Betison families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Betison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betison 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Betison. 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 Betison. For the veterans among your Betison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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