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Bettam Family History

Bettam Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Betton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bettam family from?

You can see how Bettam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bettam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Bettam families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bettam's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bettam families in 1891.
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What did your Bettam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Company Director and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bettam. 50% of Bettam men worked as a Company Director and 87% of Bettam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bettam were Shop Assistant (grocery) and Cook.

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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

  • Company Director
    50%
  • Shop Assistant (grocery)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Cook
    14%

What Bettam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Bettam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettam 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bettam. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bettam. For the veterans among your Bettam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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