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Behennah Family History

Behennah Surname Meaning

see Behenna.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Behennah family from?

You can see how Behennah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behennah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Behennah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Behennah families living in Devon. This was about 48% of all the recorded Behennah's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Behennah families in 1891.
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What did your Behennah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Behennah. 100% of Behennah men worked as a Fisherman and 78% of Behennah 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Behennah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Behennah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behennah 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Behennah. 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 101 military records available for the last name Behennah. For the veterans among your Behennah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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