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Bethia Family History

Bethia 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: Bethea, Beth, Sethi, Betti, Bettis, Mathia, Bettin, Bethel, Bethke

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Where is the Bethia family from?

You can see how Bethia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethia family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bethia families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bethia's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bethia families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethia 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 Bethia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bethia. 44% of Bethia men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bethia women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bethia were Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Bethia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Bethia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethia 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bethia. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bethia. For the veterans among your Bethia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethia lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Bethia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bethia in 1972 was 65, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bethia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethia 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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