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Betha Family History

Betha 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: Beth, Bertha, Bethea, Beha, Betka, Bath, Seth, Belka, Bera, Cetta

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Where is the Betha family from?

You can see how Betha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Betha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Betha families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Betha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Betha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Betha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betha. 40% of Betha men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Betha women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betha were Truck Driver and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Housework
    10%

What Betha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Betha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betha 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Betha. 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 340 military records available for the last name Betha. For the veterans among your Betha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Betha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Betha in 1964 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betha 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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