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Betteny Family History

Betteny Surname Meaning

see Bettany.

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


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You can see how Betteny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betteny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Betteny families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Betteny families living in Staffordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Betteny's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Betteny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Betteny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betteny 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Betteny. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Betteny. For the veterans among your Betteny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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