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Bettersby Family History

Bettersby 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: Battersby, Betterley, Betters, Betterly, Better, Buttery, Butters

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Where is the Bettersby family from?

You can see how Bettersby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettersby family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Bettersby families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Bettersby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bettersby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bettersby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Bettersby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettersby 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bettersby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bettersby. For the veterans among your Bettersby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettersby lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Bettersby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bettersby in 1977 was 53, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettersby 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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