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Bettencourt Family History

Bettencourt Name Meaning

French (northern) and Portuguese (of French origin; mainly Azores): habitational name from any of various places in northern France so called with minor variations in spelling of which the main one is in Somme. They are named with the ancient Germanic personal name Betto an assimilated form of Berto (see Bert ) + Old French court ‘farm(yard)’. This surname is now much more frequent in Portugal than in France; to Portugal it was brought in the 15th century. See also French Bethencourt and Spanish Betancourt .

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

Similar surnames: Buttermore, Betancourt, Nethercott, Rancourt, Bettendorf, Betterton

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Where is the Bettencourt family from?

You can see how Bettencourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettencourt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bettencourt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bettencourt families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bettencourt's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bettencourt families in 1911.

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What did your Bettencourt ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
20%
Laborer
19%
Truck Driver
7%
Salesman
4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife
11%
Waitress
7%
Stenographer
7%
Housekeeper
7%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Bettencourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettencourt 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bettencourt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bettencourt. For the veterans among your Bettencourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettencourt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bettencourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bettencourt in 1949 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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