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Beathem Family History

Beathem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Beachem, Leathem, Feather, Bentham, Bathe, Heather, Leather, Beetham

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Where is the Beathem family from?

You can see how Beathem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beathem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Beathem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Beathem families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Beathem's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Beathem families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beathem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Beathem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beathem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Beathem. 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 7 military records available for the last name Beathem. For the veterans among your Beathem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beathem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Beathem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beathem in 1970 was 78, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beathem ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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