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Behma Family History

Behma 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: Behm, Behme, Beha, Boehm, Mehta, Rehm, Bohm, Berman, Brehm, Belka

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Where is the Behma family from?

You can see how Behma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behma family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Behma families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Behma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Behma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behma 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Behma. 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 7 military records available for the last name Behma. For the veterans among your Behma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1967, in the United States, Behma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Behma in 1964 was 76, and 68 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behma 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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