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Bethner Family History

Bethner 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: Betzner, Bettner, Behner, Methner, Berner, Becher, Zehner, Metzner

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Where is the Bethner family from?

You can see how Bethner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bethner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bethner family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bethner's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Bethner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethner 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 81 census records available for the last name Bethner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bethner. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bethner. For the veterans among your Bethner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethner 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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