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Behm Family History

Behm Surname Meaning

German: variant of Boehm and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Until the late 17th century this was the usual form of the name the -o- spelling becoming the more frequent after that time.

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


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Where is the Behm family from?

You can see how Behm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Behm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Behm families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Behm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Behm families in 1891.
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What did your Behm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Behm. 100% of Behm 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Behm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behm 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Behm. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Behm. For the veterans among your Behm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behm lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Behm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Behm in 1943 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behm 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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