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Behmens Family History

Behmens 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: Behrens, Behlen, Mehrens, Hermens, Behrend, Ehmen, Behrends, Semmens

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Where is the Behmens family from?

You can see how Behmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behmens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behmens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Behmens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behmens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behmens 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 10 census records available for the last name Behmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behmens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Behmens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Behmens. For the veterans among your Behmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behmens 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behmens

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