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Behek Family History

Behek 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: Bezek, Beek, Behel, Behe, Behen, Beck, Beer, Becher, Petek, Bobek

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Where is the Behek family from?

You can see how Behek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behek family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Behek's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Behek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behek 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 25 census records available for the last name Behek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Behek. 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 Behek. For the veterans among your Behek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behek lifespan?

Average Behek life expectancy in 1989 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behek 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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