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Behling Family History

Behling Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from Behling in the Ruhr district (near Hagen) or possibly from Behlingen Württemberg, Lower Saxony, Bavaria, or Belingen (Rhineland-Palatinate).

Variant of Böhling (see Bohling).

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


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Where is the Behling family from?

You can see how Behling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Behling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Behling families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Behling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Behling families in 1891.
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What did your Behling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxicab Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Behling. 100% of Behling men worked as a Taxicab Driver and 100% of Behling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Taxicab Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Behling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Behling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Behling. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Behling. For the veterans among your Behling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behling lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Behling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Behling in 1951 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behling 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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