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Betterworth Family History

Betterworth 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: Butterworth, Waterworth, Buttermore, Bettencourt, Cumberworth

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Where is the Betterworth family from?

You can see how Betterworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betterworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Betterworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Betterworth families living in Hampshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Betterworth's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Betterworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betterworth 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 Betterworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Betterworth. 100% of Betterworth 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 274 census records available for the last name Betterworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betterworth 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Betterworth. 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 23 military records available for the last name Betterworth. For the veterans among your Betterworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betterworth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betterworth 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 Betterworth

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