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Betrand Family History

Betrand 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: Bertrand, Brand, Berland, Strand, Beran, Legrand, Bethany, Hetland

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Where is the Betrand family from?

You can see how Betrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betrand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betrand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Betrand families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Betrand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Betrand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betrand 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 Betrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betrand. 30% of Betrand men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Betrand 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Betrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Betrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betrand 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Betrand. 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 53 military records available for the last name Betrand. For the veterans among your Betrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betrand lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Betrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Betrand in 1971 was 59, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betrand 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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