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Bethwaite Family History

Bethwaite Surname Meaning

from Beathwaite Green (Westm). The place-name may be for Old Norse býjar- thveit ‘clearing belonging to the village’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bethwaite family from?

You can see how Bethwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethwaite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bethwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Bethwaite families living in Cumberland. This was about 97% of all the recorded Bethwaite's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Bethwaite families in 1891.
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What did your Bethwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bethwaite. 42% of Bethwaite men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Bethwaite women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bethwaite were Limestone Quarryman and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • Colliery Hewer
    25%
  • Colliery Deputy
    17%
  • Limestone Quarryman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Shop Assistant
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

What Bethwaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Bethwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethwaite 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Bethwaite. 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 63 military records available for the last name Bethwaite. For the veterans among your Bethwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethwaite lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Bethwaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bethwaite in 1963 was 58, and 79 in 1983.

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