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Bethard Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Welsh Beddard .

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


Similar surnames: Bechard, Bellard, Nethery, Buzzard, Peard, Beard, Bethany, Rehard

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Where is the Bethard family from?

You can see how Bethard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Bethard families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bethard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bethard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bethard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bethard. 31% of Bethard men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Bethard women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bethard were Carpenter and Salesgirl. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesgirl
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bethard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethard 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Bethard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 814 military records available for the last name Bethard. For the veterans among your Bethard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bethard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bethard in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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