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Behie Family History

Behie 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: Behle, Behre, Behme, Behe, Behne, Mehle, Bence, Begue, Berke, Belle

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Where is the Behie family from?

You can see how Behie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Behie family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Behie's in USA. California had the highest population of Behie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behie 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 Behie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Lumbering was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Behie. 43% of Behie men worked as a Lumbering.

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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 1921

  • Lumbering
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Behie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Behie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behie 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Behie. 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 25 military records available for the last name Behie. For the veterans among your Behie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Behie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Behie in 1968 was 83, and 58 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behie 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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