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Betyn Family History

Betyn 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: Bean, Ben, Bein, Belton, Belin, Bey, Benton, Belan, Been, Beran

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Where is the Betyn family from?

You can see how Betyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Betyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Betyn family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Betyn's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Betyn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betyn 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 Betyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betyn. 100% of Betyn men worked as a Cutter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Betyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betyn 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Betyn. 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 70 military records available for the last name Betyn. For the veterans among your Betyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Betyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Betyn in 1965 was 68, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betyn 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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