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Beathan Family History

Beathan 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: Beahan, Nathan, Beaton, Bentham, Behan, Bethany, Beetham, Beltran

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Where is the Beathan family from?

You can see how Beathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beathan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beathan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Beathan families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beathan's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Beathan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beathan 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 89 census records available for the last name Beathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beathan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Beathan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beathan. For the veterans among your Beathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beathan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Beathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Beathan in 1980 was 78, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beathan 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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