This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Betlam family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Betlam Family History

Betlam 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: Bertram, Elam, Beam, Betler, Bolam, Belan, Bellas, Betlach, Bella

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Betlam family from?

You can see how Betlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betlam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betlam family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Betlam's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Betlam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betlam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Betlam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Betlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betlam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Betlam

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Betlam. 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.

View all Betlam immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Betlam. For the veterans among your Betlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Betlam military records

You've only scratched the surface of Betlam family history

Discover More

What is the average Betlam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betlam 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betlam

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Betlam family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial