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Betten Family History

Betten Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: metronymic from the personal name Bette a shortened form of Elisabeth (see Elizabeth) or a patronymic from Bet a pet form of Berthold (see Beth).

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


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Where is the Betten family from?

You can see how Betten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Betten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Betten families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Betten's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Betten families in 1911.
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What did your Betten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betten. 28% of Betten men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Betten women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betten were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Junk Dealer
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Betten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betten 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Betten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Betten. For the veterans among your Betten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betten lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Betten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Betten in 1941 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betten 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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