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Beheim Family History

Beheim 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: Heim, Opheim, Nesheim, Behm, Preheim, Bernheim, Beim, Beem, Behel

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Where is the Beheim family from?

You can see how Beheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Beheim families living in Wisconsin. This was about 79% of all the recorded Beheim's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Beheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beheim 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 163 census records available for the last name Beheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beheim 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Beheim. 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 61 military records available for the last name Beheim. For the veterans among your Beheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beheim in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beheim 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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