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Behme Family History

Behme Surname Meaning

German: variant of Boehme. See also Behm.

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


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Where is the Behme family from?

You can see how Behme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behme family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Behme families living in Indiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Behme's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Behme families in 1880.
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What did your Behme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behme. 32% of Behme men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Behme women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behme were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Behme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Behme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behme 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Behme. 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 411 military records available for the last name Behme. For the veterans among your Behme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Behme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Behme in 1963 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behme 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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