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Betor Family History

Betor 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: Bator, Bestor, Bedor, Bear, Hector, Beer, Peter, Nestor, Beger

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Where is the Betor family from?

You can see how Betor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Betor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Betor family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Betor's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Betor families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betor 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 Betor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betor. 50% of Betor men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Betor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Betor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betor 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Betor. 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 74 military records available for the last name Betor. For the veterans among your Betor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Betor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Betor in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betor 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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