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Bethon Family History

Bethon 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: Betson, Bathon, Betton, Benson, Belton, Bethune, Benton, Blethen

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Where is the Bethon family from?

You can see how Bethon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Bethon families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bethon's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Bethon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethon 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 Bethon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bethon. 50% of Bethon men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Roofer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Bethon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethon 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bethon. 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 128 military records available for the last name Bethon. For the veterans among your Bethon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bethon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bethon in 1965 was 58, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bethon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethon 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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