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Betties Family History

Betties 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: Bettis, Petties, Bettes, Better, Pettis, Betti, Betts, Betten, Bettin

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Where is the Betties family from?

You can see how Betties families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betties family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Betties families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Betties families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Betties's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Betties families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betties surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betties ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betties. 37% of Betties men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Betties women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Butcher
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Betties. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betties 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Betties. 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 136 military records available for the last name Betties. For the veterans among your Betties ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betties lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Betties life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Betties in 1963 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

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