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Bettise Family History

Bettise 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, Pettis, Betti, Betts, Bettin, Beise, Bettini, Pettine

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Where is the Bettise family from?

You can see how Bettise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettise family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bettise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bettise families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bettise's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bettise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bettise ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bettise ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Bettise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettise 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bettise. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bettise. For the veterans among your Bettise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettise lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Bettise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bettise in 1994 was 63, and 73 in 2003.

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