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Betner Family History

Betner 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: Berner, Betler, Better, Benner, Botner, Butner, Beiner, Fetner

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Where is the Betner family from?

You can see how Betner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Betner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Betner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Betner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Betner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Betner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betner. 20% of Betner men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Betner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betner were Operator and Nurse. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Betner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betner 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Betner. 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 181 military records available for the last name Betner. For the veterans among your Betner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Betner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Betner in 1952 was 43, and 61 in 2002.

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