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Bethers Family History

Bethers Name 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: Nethers, Gethers, Betters, Becher, Betler, Better, Peters, Beers

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Where is the Bethers family from?

You can see how Bethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bethers family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bethers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bethers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethers 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 Bethers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bethers. 43% of Bethers men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Bethers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bethers were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Querry Owner
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethers 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Bethers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 296 military records available for the last name Bethers. For the veterans among your Bethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bethers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bethers in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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