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Bethlen Family History

Bethlen 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: Behlen, Betler, Bohlen, Methven, Blethen, Betzler, Bechler, Betley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethlen 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 8 census records available for the last name Bethlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethlen 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bethlen. 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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There are 114 military records available for the last name Bethlen. For the veterans among your Bethlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethlen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Bethlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bethlen in 1980 was 73, and 86 in 1998.

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