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Bethune Family History

Bethune Name Meaning

Scottish (of Norman origin); French (Béthune): habitational name from Béthune in Pas-de-Calais Picardy France recorded in the 8th century in the Latin form Bitunia probably an adjective (with villa understood) derived from the oblique form of an ancient Germanic personal name Betto an assimilated form of Berto (see Bert ). See also Scottish Beaton .

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


Similar surnames: Beth, Bethany, Thune, Bethke, Terhune, Bethel, Beshore, Thun, Behnke

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Where is the Bethune family from?

You can see how Bethune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethune family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethune families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 118 Bethune families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bethune's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bethune families in 1911.
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What did your Bethune ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bethune. 31% of Bethune men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bethune women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bethune were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Income
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Bethune. For the veterans among your Bethune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethune lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bethune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bethune in 1945 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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