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Bett Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): from the Middle English personal name Bett(e). When feminine it was usually a pet form of Beatrice but possibly also Elizabeth. When masculine it was a pet form of Bertram or Bertelmew (see Bartholomew ).

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


Similar surnames: Beat, Butt, Pett, Betty, Kett, Bert, Nett, Brett, Bott, Betit

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Where is the Bett family from?

You can see how Bett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Bett families living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bett. 22% of Bett men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Bett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bett were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Bett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bett. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bett. For the veterans among your Bett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bett in 1951 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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