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Behley Family History

Behley 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: Berley, Begley, Bewley, Behlen, Betley, Behler, Beeley, Bexley

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Where is the Behley family from?

You can see how Behley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Behley families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Behley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behley 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 74 census records available for the last name Behley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Behley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Behley. For the veterans among your Behley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behley lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Behley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Behley in 1988 was 89, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behley 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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