This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Behles family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Behles Family History

Behles 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: Behlen, Behler, Belles, Behle, Beales, Mehle, Belle, Berley, Bellew

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Behles family from?

You can see how Behles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Behles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Behles families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Behles's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Behles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Behles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behles. 25% of Behles men worked as a Painter.

View Census Data for Behles | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

What Behles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Behles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Behles

Passenger Lists

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Behles. 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.

View all Behles immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Behles. For the veterans among your Behles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Behles military records

You've only scratched the surface of Behles family history

Discover More

What is the average Behles lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Behles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Behles in 1953 was 45, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behles 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Behles family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial