This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Betton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Betton Family History

Betton Surname Meaning

English (Shropshire): habitational name from Betton in Shropshire of uncertain origin but perhaps from Old English bece + tūn ‘the stream settlement’ or bēċe + tūn ‘beach-tree settlement’.

Alternatively a variant of Beaton or Beeton.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Betton family from?

You can see how Betton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Betton families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Betton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Betton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Betton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Betton. 21% of Betton men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 85% of Betton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betton were Railway Porter and Incapacitated.

View Census Data for Betton | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    21%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Coal Hewer (below)
    11%
  • Railway Porter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Betton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Betton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Betton

Passenger Lists

There are 958 immigration records available for the last name Betton. 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.

View all Betton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Betton. For the veterans among your Betton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Betton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Betton family history

Discover More

What is the average Betton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Betton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Betton in 1948 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betton 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Betton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial