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Betterman Family History

Betterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bettermann: elaborated form of Better.

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


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Where is the Betterman family from?

You can see how Betterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Betterman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Betterman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Betterman families in 1911.
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What did your Betterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betterman. 48% of Betterman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Betterman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betterman were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Betterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Betterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betterman 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Betterman. 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 161 military records available for the last name Betterman. For the veterans among your Betterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betterman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Betterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Betterman in 1948 was 71, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betterman 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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