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Bethka Family History

Bethka 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, Bethea, Betka, Belka, Berka, Beth, Bethel, Betke, Bertha

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Where is the Bethka family from?

You can see how Bethka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bethka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Bethka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bethka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bethka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethka 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 Bethka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bethka. 100% of Bethka men worked as a Labor and 100% of Bethka women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bethka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Bethka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethka 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 Bethka. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bethka. For the veterans among your Bethka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bethka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bethka in 1959 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bethka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethka 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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