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Betterly Name Meaning

English: variant of Betterley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Betterley, Butterly, Beverly, Kettel, Matherly, Pettey, Petteway

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Where is the Betterly family from?

You can see how Betterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betterly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betterly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Betterly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Betterly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Betterly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betterly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betterly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betterly. 36% of Betterly men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Betterly women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betterly were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Betterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betterly 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Betterly. 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 353 military records available for the last name Betterly. For the veterans among your Betterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betterly lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Betterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Betterly in 1957 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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