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Bethey Family History

Bethey 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: Betley, Bethel, Bethea, Becher, Berley, Bentley, Betler, Better

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Where is the Bethey family from?

You can see how Bethey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bethey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bethey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bethey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bethey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethey 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 Bethey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bethey. 43% of Bethey men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Bethey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Bethey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bethey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bethey. For the veterans among your Bethey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Bethey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bethey in 1970 was 81, and 94 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bethey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethey 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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