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Behill Family History

Behill 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: Bevill, Rehill, Bell, Brill, Hill, Bill, Neill, Beil, Thill, Behrle

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Where is the Behill family from?

You can see how Behill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Behill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Behill families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Behill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Behill families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Behill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behill. 100% of Behill men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Behill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behill 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Behill. 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 8 military records available for the last name Behill. For the veterans among your Behill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behill lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Behill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Behill in 1978 was 79, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behill 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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