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Behany Family History

Behany 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, Bethany, Bean, Belan, Beran, Beharry, Beans, Lehane, Beman

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Where is the Behany family from?

You can see how Behany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Behany families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Behany's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behany families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behany 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 55 census records available for the last name Behany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behany 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Behany. 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 16 military records available for the last name Behany. For the veterans among your Behany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behany lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Behany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Behany in 1970 was 39, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behany 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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