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Behner Family History

Behner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Böhner (see Boehner).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Behner family from?

You can see how Behner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Behner family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Behner's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Behner families in 1891.
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What did your Behner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behner. 33% of Behner men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Behner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behner were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Behner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Behner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behner 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Behner. 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 518 military records available for the last name Behner. For the veterans among your Behner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Behner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Behner in 1951 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behner 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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