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Behal Family History

Behal 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: Beal, Behan, Behl, Behar, Behel, Beha, Bell, Bean, Bear, Real

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Where is the Behal family from?

You can see how Behal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Behal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Behal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behal 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 Behal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behal. 30% of Behal men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Manager
    30%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Behal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Behal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behal 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Behal. 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 392 military records available for the last name Behal. For the veterans among your Behal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behal lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Behal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Behal in 1951 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behal 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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