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Behon Family History

Behon 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: Behan, Beron, Behn, Bohon, Beson, Behun, Behen, Sehon, Baron, Chon

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Where is the Behon family from?

You can see how Behon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Behon families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Behon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behon 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 Behon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behon. 40% of Behon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Behon women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Watchman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Behon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Behon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behon 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Behon. 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 38 military records available for the last name Behon. For the veterans among your Behon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Behon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Behon in 1972 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behon 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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