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Bethany Family History

Bethany Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bettany influenced by false association with the Biblical placename Bethany.

Bettany is a variant of Betteley (see Betterley).

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


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Where is the Bethany family from?

You can see how Bethany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Bethany families living in Staffordshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bethany's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bethany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethany 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 Bethany ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bethany. 100% of Bethany women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bethany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethany 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Bethany. 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 Bethany. For the veterans among your Bethany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethany lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bethany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bethany in 1954 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethany 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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