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Behnam Family History

Behnam Surname Meaning

Assyrian/Chaldean and Iranian: from the Persian personal name Behnām which means literally ‘good reputation’ (from beh ‘good’ and nām ‘name reputation’) and is interpreted as ‘reputable honorable’.

This is the name of a Christian saint from the 4th century venerated in the Oriental Orthodox Church.

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


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You can see how Behnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behnam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Behnam family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Behnam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Behnam families in 1891.
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There are 26 census records available for the last name Behnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnam 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Behnam. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Behnam. For the veterans among your Behnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Behnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Behnam in 1991 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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