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Behlman Family History

Behlman 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: Bellman, Belman, Mehlman, Beilman, Fehlman, Behrman, Bohlman, Bahlman

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Where is the Behlman family from?

You can see how Behlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Behlman families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Behlman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Behlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behlman 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 Behlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behlman. 47% of Behlman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

What Behlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Behlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behlman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Behlman. 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 103 military records available for the last name Behlman. For the veterans among your Behlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behlman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Behlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Behlman in 1967 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behlman 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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