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Beha Family History

Beha Surname Meaning

German: variant of Böhm (see Bohm). Compare Bayha.

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


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Where is the Beha family from?

You can see how Beha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Beha families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Beha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beha families in 1891.
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What did your Beha ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Watchmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beha. 50% of Beha men worked as a Watchmaker and 72% of Beha women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beha were Dock Labourer Heavy W and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Watchmaker
    50%
  • Dock Labourer Heavy W
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beha 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Beha. 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 612 military records available for the last name Beha. For the veterans among your Beha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beha lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Beha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beha in 1965 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beha 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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