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Bettar Family History

Bettar 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: Better, Bear, Setter, Butter, Ketter, Netter, Bester, Bitter, Betler

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Where is the Bettar family from?

You can see how Bettar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bettar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Bettar family living in Nairnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bettar's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Bettar families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Bettar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettar 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bettar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bettar. For the veterans among your Bettar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Bettar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bettar in 1966 was 82, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettar 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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