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Bettelon Family History

Bettelon 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: Betterton, Betten, Bertelson, Betton, Botten, Belton, Better, Benton

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Where is the Bettelon family from?

You can see how Bettelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettelon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bettelon families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bettelon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bettelon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettelon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bettelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bettelon. 100% of Bettelon men worked as a Cement Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cement Worker
    100%

What Bettelon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Bettelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettelon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bettelon. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bettelon. For the veterans among your Bettelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettelon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bettelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bettelon in 1968 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettelon 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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