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Bettell Family History

Bettell Surname Meaning

see Bettle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bettell family from?

You can see how Bettell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bettell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Bettell families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bettell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bettell families in 1891.
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What did your Bettell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bettell. 100% of Bettell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Bettell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Bettell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bettell. 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 92 military records available for the last name Bettell. For the veterans among your Bettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bettell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bettell in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bettell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettell 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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