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Behle Family History

Behle Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place so named in Silesia. variant of Behlen recorded in early documentation as Bele(n).

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


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Where is the Behle family from?

You can see how Behle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Behle families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Behle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Behle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behle 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 Behle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behle. 50% of Behle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Behle women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behle were Carpenter and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Bartender
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Behle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Behle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behle 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Behle. 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 617 military records available for the last name Behle. For the veterans among your Behle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behle lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Behle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Behle in 1949 was 42, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behle 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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