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Behanic Family History

Behanic 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: Behan, Mehalic, Mechanic, Behanna, Behunin, Bean, Bernick, Babic

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Where is the Behanic family from?

You can see how Behanic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behanic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behanic family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Behanic's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behanic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behanic 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 Behanic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behanic 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Behanic. 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 15 military records available for the last name Behanic. For the veterans among your Behanic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behanic lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Behanic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Behanic in 1968 was 75, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behanic

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behanic 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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