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Beethem Family History

Beethem 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, Blethen, Bentham, Beecher, Bethel, Beecham, Berchem, Bethea

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Where is the Beethem family from?

You can see how Beethem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beethem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Beethem families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Beethem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beethem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beethem 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 40 census records available for the last name Beethem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beethem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Beethem. 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 4 military records available for the last name Beethem. For the veterans among your Beethem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beethem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Beethem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Beethem in 1966 was 63, and 92 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beethem 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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