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Betry Family History

Betry 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: Berry, Beery, Petry, Beury, Betty, Beary, Henry, Bear, Beer, Bury

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Where is the Betry family from?

You can see how Betry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Betry families living in British Columbia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Betry's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Betry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betry 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 Betry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betry. 43% of Betry men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Betry women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Attendant
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Betry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Betry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betry 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Betry. 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 59 military records available for the last name Betry. For the veterans among your Betry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Betry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Betry in 1967 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betry 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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