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Origins of the Bettley surname

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Where do most Bettleys live?

In 1921, most Bettleys lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Bettleys

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We have 1,720 records for the Bettley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Bettleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bettley first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bettleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bettleys in 1921
Dressmaker

8

At Home

3

Boot Fitter

3

Domestic Servant

3

Book Binder

2

Common Male occupations for Bettleys in 1921
Coal Miner

12

Master

12

Farmer

11

Farm Labourer

9

Blacksmith

7

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