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Beethan Family History

Beethan 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: Beetham, Meehan, Beeman, Blethen, Breihan, Bentham, Behan, Bethany

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Where is the Beethan family from?

You can see how Beethan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beethan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beethan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Beethan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beethan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beethan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beethan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beethan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Beethan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beethan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Beethan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Beethan. For the veterans among your Beethan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beethan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Beethan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Beethan in 1973 was 94, and 92 in 2000.

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