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Early Origins of the Betten family

The surname Betten was first found in Solothurn, where the name Bettin was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their endeavors to enhance their power.

Early History of the Betten family

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Betten Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bettin, Betin, Betinn, Bettinn, Betten, Betenn, Bettenn, Bethin, Battin, Batin, Batinn, Battinn, Batten, Batenn, Battenn, Baettin, Baetin, Baetinn, Baettinn, Baeten, Baetenn and many more.

Early Notables of the Betten family

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United States Betten migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Betten Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Joh Heinr Betten, who arrived in America in 1846 1
  • Jacoba Betten, aged 11, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1
  • Antonia, Hermanus and Jacoba Betten all of whom, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847
  • Gerrigje Betten, aged 1, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1
  • Hermanus Betten, aged 6, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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