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Bettenger Family History

Bettenger 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: Bettinger, Gettinger, Pettinger, Ettinger, Wettengel, Hettinger

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Where is the Bettenger family from?

You can see how Bettenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bettenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Bettenger families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bettenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bettenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Bettenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettenger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bettenger. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bettenger. For the veterans among your Bettenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettenger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettenger 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bettenger

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