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Bethencourt Family History

Bethencourt Surname Meaning

French (northern; Béthencourt) and Spanish (of French origin; Canary Islands): variant of Bettencourt. This surname is most common in the Canary Islands where it was brought to by the first conqueror of this islands Jean de Béthencourt (1362–1425) a French knight in the service of Castile who became king of the Canary Islands and his nephew and successor Maciot de Béthencourt.

Elsewhere in the Spanish speaking world the most common form of this surname is Betancourt. — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 107.

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


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You can see how Bethencourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethencourt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bethencourt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bethencourt families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bethencourt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bethencourt families in 1880.
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What did your Bethencourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bethencourt. 60% of Bethencourt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Bethencourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethencourt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bethencourt. 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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There are 34 military records available for the last name Bethencourt. For the veterans among your Bethencourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethencourt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bethencourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bethencourt in 1962 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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