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Bethly Family History

Bethly 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: Beth, Bethany, Betley, Behl, Beeghly, Behle, Bethel, Bethke, Bethea

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Where is the Bethly family from?

You can see how Bethly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bethly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bethly family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bethly's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Bethly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethly 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 62 census records available for the last name Bethly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bethly. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bethly. For the veterans among your Bethly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bethly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bethly in 1966 was 64, and 35 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethly 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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