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Behtley Family History

Behtley 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: Bentley, Betley, Beatley, Berley, Betler, Begley, Beckley, Bartley

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Where is the Behtley family from?

You can see how Behtley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behtley family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Behtley families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Behtley's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Behtley families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Behtley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behtley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Behtley. 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 Behtley. For the veterans among your Behtley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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