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Betenbender Family History

Betenbender 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: Bittenbender, Wertenberger, Bredbenner, Feltenberger, Leuenberger

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Where is the Betenbender family from?

You can see how Betenbender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betenbender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Betenbender families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Betenbender families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Betenbender's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Betenbender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betenbender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betenbender ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Betenbender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betenbender 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Betenbender. 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 3 military records available for the last name Betenbender. For the veterans among your Betenbender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betenbender lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Betenbender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Betenbender in 1969 was 81, and 91 in 2000.

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