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Bettie Family History

Bettie 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: Betti, Bettis, Bettin, Beatie, Pettie, Beattie, Better, Battle, Beste

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Where is the Bettie family from?

You can see how Bettie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bettie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Bettie families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bettie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bettie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bettie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bettie. 100% of Bettie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bettie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettie 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Bettie. 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 250 military records available for the last name Bettie. For the veterans among your Bettie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Bettie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bettie in 1970 was 81, and 69 in 2001.

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