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Betsey Family History

Betsey 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: Bessey, Betley, Berley, Bentley, Bussey, Betler, Better, Begley

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Where is the Betsey family from?

You can see how Betsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Betsey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betsey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Betsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betsey. 70% of Betsey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Betsey women 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
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Betsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betsey 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Betsey. 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 383 military records available for the last name Betsey. For the veterans among your Betsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betsey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Betsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Betsey in 1942 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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