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Behary Family History

Behary 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: Beharry, Behar, Beary, Bear, Berry, Beard, Geary, Beery, Deary, Bejar

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Where is the Behary family from?

You can see how Behary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Behary families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Behary's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behary 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 Behary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behary. 60% of Behary men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Behary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Behary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behary 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Behary. 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 152 military records available for the last name Behary. For the veterans among your Behary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behary lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Behary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Behary in 1966 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behary 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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