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Betman Family History

Betman 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: Berman, Hetman, Beeman, Butman, Belman, Beman, Getman, Bertman

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Where is the Betman family from?

You can see how Betman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Betman family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Betman's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Betman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betman 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 Betman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betman. 36% of Betman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Betman women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Retired
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Betman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Betman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betman 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Betman. 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 37 military records available for the last name Betman. For the veterans among your Betman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Betman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Betman in 1967 was 78, and 32 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betman 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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