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Betenbaugh Family History

Betenbaugh Surname 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: Bedenbaugh, Buterbaugh, Redenbaugh, Bolenbaugh, Defenbaugh

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Where is the Betenbaugh family from?

You can see how Betenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Betenbaugh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Betenbaugh families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Betenbaugh's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Betenbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betenbaugh 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 Betenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betenbaugh. 43% of Betenbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Betenbaugh women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Betenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Betenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betenbaugh 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Betenbaugh. 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 99 military records available for the last name Betenbaugh. For the veterans among your Betenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Betenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Betenbaugh in 1961 was 84, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betenbaugh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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