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Bethin Family History

Bethin 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: Bettin, Gethin, Benthin, Berlin, Bein, Belin, Bergin, Bethune, Botkin

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Where is the Bethin family from?

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

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Bethin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bethin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bethin. For the veterans among your Bethin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Bethin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bethin in 1974 was 78, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethin 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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