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Bethke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal names Bertram or Berthold . See also Beth .

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


Similar surnames: Beth, Betke, Behnke, Bertke, Rathke, Rettke, Berke, Benike, Bothe

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Where is the Bethke family from?

You can see how Bethke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bethke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bethke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bethke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bethke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bethke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bethke. 29% of Bethke men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Bethke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bethke were Farming and Clerk. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bethke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bethke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bethke. For the veterans among your Bethke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bethke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bethke in 1958 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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