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Behot Family History

Behot 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: Belot, Best, Belt, Bebout, Boot, Behan, Bert, Bero, Bendt, Below

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Where is the Behot family from?

You can see how Behot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behot family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Behot families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Behot's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Behot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behot 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 46 census records available for the last name Behot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behot 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Behot. 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 1 military records available for the last name Behot. For the veterans among your Behot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behot lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Behot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Behot in 1970 was 82, and 74 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behot 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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