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Betley Family History

Betley Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from either of two places in Staffordshire and Sussex named Betley from an Old English female personal name Bette + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

Variant of Beatley.

Variant of Batley.

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


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Where is the Betley family from?

You can see how Betley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Betley families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Betley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Betley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betley 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 Betley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Betley. 100% of Betley men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Betley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Shop Keeper Confectioner (bread Cake Maker)
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Betley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betley 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Betley. 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 516 military records available for the last name Betley. For the veterans among your Betley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Betley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Betley in 1955 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betley 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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