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Bethards Name Meaning

English: variant of Bethard .

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


Similar surnames: Bechard, Bearss, Gethers, Southards, Erhard, Belgarde, Benard

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Where is the Bethards family from?

You can see how Bethards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethards family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bethards families living in Cumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bethards's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Bethards families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethards surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bethards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bethards. 34% of Bethards men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Bethards women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bethards were Truck Driver and Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Servant
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bethards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethards 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Bethards. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 495 military records available for the last name Bethards. For the veterans among your Bethards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethards lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bethards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bethards in 1951 was 25, and 89 in 2004.

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