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Behum Family History

Behum 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: Behm, Begum, Behun, Boehm, Baum, Begue, Rehm, Bohm, Thum, Brehm

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Where is the Behum family from?

You can see how Behum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Behum families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Behum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Behum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Behum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behum 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 Behum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behum. 100% of Behum men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Behum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behum 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Behum. 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 39 military records available for the last name Behum. For the veterans among your Behum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Behum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Behum in 1962 was 43, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behum 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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