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Betty Family History

Betty Name Meaning

English: from a diminutive of the Middle English personal name Bett(e) (see Bett ). French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Betto an assimilated form of Berto (see Bert ). Americanized form of Italian Betti .

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


Similar surnames: Betts, Beatty, Getty, Betti, Batty, Bert, Bett, Belt, Ditty, Petty

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Where is the Betty family from?

You can see how Betty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 43 Betty families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Betty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Betty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Betty. 34% of Betty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Betty women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farmers Son
    13%
  • Cultivateur
    13%
  • Journalier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Betty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betty 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Betty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Betty. For the veterans among your Betty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betty lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Betty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Betty in 1948 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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