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Betancurt Family History

Betancurt Name 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: Betancourt, Betancur, Bettencourt, Betances, Benkert, Besancon

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Where is the Betancurt family from?

You can see how Betancurt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betancurt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Betancurt family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Betancurt's in USA. California had the highest population of Betancurt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betancurt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betancurt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Dependiente
    100%
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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Betancurt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betancurt 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Betancurt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Betancurt. For the veterans among your Betancurt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betancurt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Betancurt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Betancurt in 1972 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

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