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Betters Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of French Lemieux a variant of Better with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


Similar surnames: Better, Fetters, Butters, Retter, Matters, Butter, Buttery, Setters

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Where is the Betters family from?

You can see how Betters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Betters family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Betters's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Betters families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betters. 29% of Betters men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Betters women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betters were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Betters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betters 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Betters. 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 987 military records available for the last name Betters. For the veterans among your Betters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betters lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Betters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Betters in 1956 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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