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Betit Family History

Betit Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Bétille (via the intermediate forms Bétil Betil): probably from Old French bestil ‘noise racket’

hence a nickname for a rowdy individual.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Betit family from?

You can see how Betit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Betit families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Betit families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Betit's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Betit families in 1911.
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What did your Betit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betit. 72% of Betit men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Betit women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Betit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betit 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Betit. 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 127 military records available for the last name Betit. For the veterans among your Betit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betit lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Betit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Betit in 1960 was 31, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betit 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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