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Beharr Family History

Beharr 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: Beharry, Behar, Bear, Barr, Beard, Bejar, Uehara, Behan, Bedard

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Where is the Beharr family from?

You can see how Beharr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beharr family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Beharr family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Beharr's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Beharr families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beharr 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 8 census records available for the last name Beharr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beharr 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 Beharr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beharr. For the veterans among your Beharr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beharr lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Beharr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beharr in 1988 was 74, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beharr 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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