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Beethan Family History

Beethan 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: Beetham, Meehan, Beeman, Blethen, Breihan, Bentham, Behan, Bethany

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Where is the Beethan family from?

You can see how Beethan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beethan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beethan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Beethan family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beethan's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Beethan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Beethan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beethan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Beethan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Beethan. For the veterans among your Beethan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beethan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Beethan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Beethan in 1973 was 94, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beethan 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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