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Behag Family History

Behag Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Behan, Behar, Beha, Bean, Bear, Beal, Berg, Beam, Bera, Bena

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Where is the Behag family from?

You can see how Behag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behag family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Behag family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Behag's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Behag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behag 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Behag. 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 11 military records available for the last name Behag. For the veterans among your Behag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behag lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Behag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Behag in 1973 was 60, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behag ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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