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Bethinger Family History

Bethinger 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: Bettinger, Betsinger, Beringer, Gettinger, Bedinger, Pettinger

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Where is the Bethinger family from?

You can see how Bethinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bethinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bethinger families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bethinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bethinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bethinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bethinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bethinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethinger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bethinger. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bethinger. For the veterans among your Bethinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethinger lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Bethinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bethinger in 1991 was 74, and 75 in 1995.

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