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Behne Family History

Behne Name Meaning

North German: variant of Behn

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


Similar surnames: Beine, Behnen, Behner, Bohne, Benne, Dehne, Boehne, Behnke, Behn

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Where is the Behne family from?

You can see how Behne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Behne families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Behne families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Behne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Behne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Behne. 100% of Behne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Behne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behne 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Behne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 746 military records available for the last name Behne. For the veterans among your Behne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Behne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Behne in 1963 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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