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Beathune Family History

Beathune 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, Beatrice, Thune, Baune, Beaton, Bathe, Bethany, Bothun

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Where is the Beathune family from?

You can see how Beathune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beathune family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Beathune families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 14 Beathune families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beathune's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Beathune families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beathune 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 234 census records available for the last name Beathune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beathune 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 Beathune. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beathune. For the veterans among your Beathune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beathune lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Beathune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beathune in 1964 was 52, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beathune 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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