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Bethom Family History

Bethom 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: Bottom, Beth, Bentham, Beetham, Behm, Benham, Betson, Bethel, Methot

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Where is the Bethom family from?

You can see how Bethom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bethom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bethom families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bethom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bethom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethom 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 121 census records available for the last name Bethom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethom 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bethom. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bethom. For the veterans among your Bethom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethom lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethom 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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