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Bethje Family History

Bethje 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: Bethke, Bethune, Beth, Bathe, Methe, Behle, Bethel, Betke, Bethea

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Where is the Bethje family from?

You can see how Bethje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethje family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Bethje families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Bethje families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bethje's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bethje families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Bethje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethje 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bethje. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bethje. For the veterans among your Bethje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethje lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bethje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bethje in 1975 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethje 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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