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Behaney Family History

Behaney 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: Behney, Haney, Delaney, Devaney, Heaney, Beharry, Behan, Baney

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Where is the Behaney family from?

You can see how Behaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behaney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Behaney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Behaney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behaney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behaney 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 11 census records available for the last name Behaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behaney 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Behaney. 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 3 military records available for the last name Behaney. For the veterans among your Behaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behaney lifespan?

Average Behaney life expectancy in 1980 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behaney 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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