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Bethoney Family History

Bethoney 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: Bethune, Bethany, Behney, Metheney, Anthony, Honey, Deloney, Betley

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Where is the Bethoney family from?

You can see how Bethoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethoney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bethoney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bethoney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bethoney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bethoney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethoney 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 Bethoney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bethoney. 60% of Bethoney men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    60%
  • Taxi Driver
    40%

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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Bethoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethoney 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bethoney. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bethoney. For the veterans among your Bethoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethoney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bethoney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bethoney in 1969 was 73, and 23 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bethoney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethoney 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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