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Bethanis Family History

Bethanis 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: Bethany, Bethards, Bethune, Banis, Thanos, Benis, Athanas, Stanis

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Where is the Bethanis family from?

You can see how Bethanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bethanis family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bethanis's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Bethanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bethanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bethanis. 100% of Bethanis women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Bethanis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bethanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethanis 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Bethanis. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bethanis. For the veterans among your Bethanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethanis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bethanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bethanis in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethanis 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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