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Bethlehem Family History

Bethlehem 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: Belcher, Betler, Bethune, Betzler, Bechler, Dethlefs, Behlen, Betley

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Where is the Bethlehem family from?

You can see how Bethlehem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethlehem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bethlehem families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bethlehem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bethlehem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Bethlehem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethlehem 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Bethlehem. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bethlehem. For the veterans among your Bethlehem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethlehem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bethlehem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bethlehem in 1968 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethlehem 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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