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Betters Family History

Betters Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of French Lemieux a variant of Better with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Betters family from?

You can see how Betters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Betters families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Betters's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Betters families in 1891.
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What did your Betters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Betters. 100% of Betters 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Betters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betters 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Betters. 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 987 military records available for the last name Betters. For the veterans among your Betters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betters lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Betters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Betters in 1956 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betters 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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