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Behlan Family History

Behlan 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: Belan, Behan, Behlen, Bellan, Bean, Berlin, Balan, Berman, Berland

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Where is the Behlan family from?

You can see how Behlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behlan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Behlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Behlan family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Behlan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Behlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behlan 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 Behlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behlan. 43% of Behlan men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Behlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Behlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behlan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Behlan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Behlan. For the veterans among your Behlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behlan lifespan?

Average Behlan life expectancy in 1978 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behlan 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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