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Behanell Family History

Behanell 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: Beadnell, Becknell, Fennell, Bucknell, Brunell, Kernell, Bicknell

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Where is the Behanell family from?

You can see how Behanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behanell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Behanell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Behanell families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Behanell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Behanell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behanell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Behanell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gen Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Behanell. 100% of Behanell men worked as a Gen Labourer.

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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 1939

  • Gen Labourer
    100%

What Behanell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Behanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behanell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Behanell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Behanell. For the veterans among your Behanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behanell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behanell

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