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Bett Family History

Bett Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): from the Middle English personal name Bett(e). When feminine it was usually a pet form of Beatrice but possibly also Elizabeth.

When masculine it was a pet form of Bertram or Bertelmew (see Bartholomew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bett family from?

You can see how Bett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 197 Bett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bett families in 1891.
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What did your Bett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bett. 15% of Bett men worked as a Farmer and 69% of Bett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bett were Advertising Agent and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Joiner
    9%
  • Colliery Stoneworker Heavy Wkr
    6%
  • Advertising Agent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bett. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bett. For the veterans among your Bett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bett in 1951 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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