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Bettez Family History

Bettez 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: Better, Betten, Bettes, Botten, Setter, Butter, Ketter, Netter

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Where is the Bettez family from?

You can see how Bettez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettez family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bettez families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Bettez families living in Massachusetts. This was about 13% of all the recorded Bettez's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Bettez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bettez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer and Sticker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bettez. 50% of Bettez men worked as an Upholsterer and 100% of Bettez women worked as a Sticker. .

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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

  • Upholsterer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sticker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bettez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettez 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bettez. 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 97 military records available for the last name Bettez. For the veterans among your Bettez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettez lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bettez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bettez in 1964 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

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