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Betsly Family History

Betsly 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: Bessey, Betley, Bensley, Beasley, Betson, Betsch, Belsky, Betsill

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Where is the Betsly family from?

You can see how Betsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betsly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Betsly families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Betsly family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Betsly's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Betsly families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Betsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betsly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Betsly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Betsly. For the veterans among your Betsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betsly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betsly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betsly

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