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Bethiel Family History

Bethiel 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: Bethel, Thiel, Ethier, Bethke, Bechel, Betsill, Pethtel, Bechtel

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Where is the Bethiel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethiel 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 Bethiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Floor Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bethiel. 100% of Bethiel men worked as a Floor Hand.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Bethiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethiel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bethiel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bethiel. For the veterans among your Bethiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethiel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Bethiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bethiel in 1973 was 31, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethiel 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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