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Betterley Family History

Betterley Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Betteley a habitational name from a place called Betley of which there is one in Staffordshire and another in Sussex the former being named from an Old English female personal name Bette + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. Betteley is also a variant of Beatley .

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


Similar surnames: Betley, Bentley, Butterly, Beeley, Brierley, Bottomley, Everley

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Where is the Betterley family from?

You can see how Betterley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betterley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Betterley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Betterley family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betterley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Betterley families in 1840.
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What did your Betterley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betterley. 42% of Betterley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Betterley women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betterley were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Betterley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betterley 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Betterley. 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 369 military records available for the last name Betterley. For the veterans among your Betterley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betterley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Betterley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Betterley in 1962 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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