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Behensky Family History

Behensky 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: Belinsky, Selensky, Behrens, Berenson, Wilensky, Benenson, Selinsky

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Where is the Behensky family from?

You can see how Behensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Behensky families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Behensky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behensky 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 Behensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behensky. 50% of Behensky men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Behensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Behensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behensky 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Behensky. 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 103 military records available for the last name Behensky. For the veterans among your Behensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behensky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Behensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Behensky in 1956 was 47, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behensky 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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