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Behena Family History

Behena 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: Bahena, Behen, Melena, Bena, Been, Behan, Behrens, Behlen, Belen

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Where is the Behena family from?

You can see how Behena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behena family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Behena families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Behena's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Behena families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behena 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 28 census records available for the last name Behena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behena 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Behena. 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 Behena. For the veterans among your Behena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behena lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behena 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behena

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