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Betow Family History

Betow 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: Below, Buetow, Bow, Brow, Bator, Belton, Bellow, Benton, Berto, Seto

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Where is the Betow family from?

You can see how Betow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Betow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Betow families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Betow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Betow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betow 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 Betow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betow. 40% of Betow men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Betow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betow were Welding and Retired.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Welding
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

What Betow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Betow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betow 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Betow. 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 32 military records available for the last name Betow. For the veterans among your Betow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Betow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Betow in 1964 was 83, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betow 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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