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Bettridge Family History

Bettridge Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Betteridge.

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


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Where is the Bettridge family from?

You can see how Bettridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bettridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Bettridge families living in Hampshire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Bettridge's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bettridge families in 1891.
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What did your Bettridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bettridge. 29% of Bettridge men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Bettridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bettridge were Public Works Labourer and Housemaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Unemployed Coal Miner Stalman
    10%
  • Public Works Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housemaid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Bettridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettridge 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Bettridge. 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 615 military records available for the last name Bettridge. For the veterans among your Bettridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettridge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bettridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bettridge in 1963 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

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