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Betly Family History

Betly 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: Betley, Betty, Bell, Beal, Berry, Belle, Bly, Bello, Berley, Bentley

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Where is the Betly family from?

You can see how Betly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Betly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Betly family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Betly's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Betly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betly 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 142 census records available for the last name Betly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betly 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Betly. 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 14 military records available for the last name Betly. For the veterans among your Betly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Betly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Betly in 1969 was 58, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betly 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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