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Betran Family History

Betran 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: Beran, Beltran, Bertran, Bean, Bertram, Verran, Berman, Hetman, Bera

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Where is the Betran family from?

You can see how Betran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Betran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Betran families living in Rhode Island. This was about 80% of all the recorded Betran's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Betran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betran. 58% of Betran men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Betran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betran 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Betran. 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 39 military records available for the last name Betran. For the veterans among your Betran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betran lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Betran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Betran in 1976 was 77, and 57 in 2003.

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