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Betlyon Family History

Betlyon 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: Belton, Belson, Betson, Bellon, Betton, Beldon, Lyon, Berlin, Elton

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Where is the Betlyon family from?

You can see how Betlyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betlyon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Betlyon family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Betlyon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Betlyon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betlyon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betlyon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Betlyon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Betlyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betlyon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Betlyon. 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 23 military records available for the last name Betlyon. For the veterans among your Betlyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betlyon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Betlyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Betlyon in 1967 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

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