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Bethard Family History

Bethard Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Welsh Beddard.

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


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Where is the Bethard family from?

You can see how Bethard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bethard families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bethard's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Bethard families in 1891.
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What did your Bethard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bethard. 100% of Bethard 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Bethard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethard 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Bethard. 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 814 military records available for the last name Bethard. For the veterans among your Bethard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bethard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bethard in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethard 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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