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Behen Family History

Behen Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Beachain or Ó Beathain see Behan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Behen family from?

You can see how Behen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Behen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Behen families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Behen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Behen families in 1891.
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What did your Behen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Behen. 100% of Behen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Behen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behen 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Behen. 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 486 military records available for the last name Behen. For the veterans among your Behen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Behen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Behen in 1965 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behen 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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