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Bethnal Family History

Bethnal 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: Bethel, Bernal, Bethea, Bethell, Beal, Bethune, Bena, Bothell, Beth

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Where is the Bethnal family from?

You can see how Bethnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethnal family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bethnal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bethnal family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bethnal's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bethnal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethnal 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 14 census records available for the last name Bethnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethnal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bethnal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bethnal. For the veterans among your Bethnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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