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Behlow Family History

Behlow 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: Bellow, Below, Barlow, Bello, Ballow, Bellew, Kellow, Peplow, Behlen

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Where is the Behlow family from?

You can see how Behlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Behlow families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Behlow's in USA. California had the highest population of Behlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behlow 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 Behlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behlow. 60% of Behlow men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Behlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Behlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behlow 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Behlow. 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 143 military records available for the last name Behlow. For the veterans among your Behlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behlow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Behlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Behlow in 1965 was 75, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behlow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behlow 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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