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Behla Family History

Behla 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: Bella, Behl, Behle, Beha, Bell, Beal, Mehle, Bala, Belle, Mehta

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Where is the Behla family from?

You can see how Behla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Behla families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Behla's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Behla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behla 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 64 census records available for the last name Behla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behla 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Behla. 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 46 military records available for the last name Behla. For the veterans among your Behla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1972, in the United States, Behla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Behla in 1967 was 84, and 74 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behla 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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