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Betham Family History

Betham Surname Meaning

see Beetham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Betham family from?

You can see how Betham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Betham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Betham families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Betham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Betham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betham 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 Betham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Betham. 100% of Betham men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Betham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Betham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betham 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Betham. 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 232 military records available for the last name Betham. For the veterans among your Betham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Betham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Betham in 1963 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betham 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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