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Bette Family History

Bette Name Meaning

see Bett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Better, Beste, Botte, Jette, Mette, Betti, Betts, Betten, Berte

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Where is the Bette family from?

You can see how Bette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Bette families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bette ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bette. 100% of Bette women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bette 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Bette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Bette. For the veterans among your Bette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bette in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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