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Beto Family History

Beto Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bütow (see Buetow).

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


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Where is the Beto family from?

You can see how Beto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Beto family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Beto's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Beto families in 1911.
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What did your Beto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beto. 50% of Beto 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Unemployed
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

What Beto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beto 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Beto. 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 541 military records available for the last name Beto. For the veterans among your Beto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beto lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Beto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beto in 1965 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beto 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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