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Behagen Family History

Behagen 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: Rehagen, Hagen, Bergen, Bestgen, Behan, Behlen, Verhagen, Beagan

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Where is the Behagen family from?

You can see how Behagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Behagen families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Behagen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Behagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behagen 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 391 census records available for the last name Behagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behagen 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Behagen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Behagen. For the veterans among your Behagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behagen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Behagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Behagen in 1970 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behagen 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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