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Bettes Family History

Bettes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bettis.

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


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Where is the Bettes family from?

You can see how Bettes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bettes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Bettes families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bettes's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bettes families in 1891.
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What did your Bettes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bettes. 100% of Bettes 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Bettes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettes 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Bettes. 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 983 military records available for the last name Bettes. For the veterans among your Bettes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bettes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bettes in 1950 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bettes 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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