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Bettine Family History

Bettine 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: Bettin, Bettini, Pettine, Bethune, Bettinger, Betti, Bettis, Betten

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Where is the Bettine family from?

You can see how Bettine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bettine families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bettine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bettine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bettine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bettine. 39% of Bettine 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Barber
    16%
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What Bettine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Bettine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettine 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bettine. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bettine. For the veterans among your Bettine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettine lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Bettine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bettine in 1948 was 32, and 88 in 2002.

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