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Bethell Family History

Bethell Name Meaning

Welsh: variant of Bethel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bithell, Bethea, Pethel, Bethel, Setchell, Bendell, Berthel, Bushell

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Where is the Bethell family from?

You can see how Bethell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Bethell families living in Florida Territory. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bethell's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Bethell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bethell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bethell. 25% of Bethell men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Bethell women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bethell were Labor and Maid. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Bethell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethell 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Bethell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bethell. For the veterans among your Bethell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bethell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bethell in 1957 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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