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Betesh Family History

Betesh Name Meaning

Jewish (from Syria): nickname from a vernacular pronunciation of the standard Arabic baṭsh ‘strength force’ or some other word derived from the same Arabic verbal root meaning ‘to attack’.

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


Similar surnames: Beth, Hersh, Remes, Bess, Potash, Fresh, Kates, Buresh, Petesch

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Where is the Betesh family from?

You can see how Betesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betesh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Betesh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Betesh families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Betesh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Betesh families in 1911.
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What did your Betesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betesh. 72% of Betesh 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
    72%
  • Importer
    29%
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What Betesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Betesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betesh 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Betesh. 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 28 military records available for the last name Betesh. For the veterans among your Betesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betesh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Betesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Betesh in 1957 was 52, and 72 in 2003.

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