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Behneman Family History

Behneman 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: Beeman, Venneman, Veeneman, Henneman, Heineman, Begeman, Breneman

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Where is the Behneman family from?

You can see how Behneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behneman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Behneman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Behneman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Behneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Behneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behneman. 100% of Behneman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Behneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Behneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behneman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Behneman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Behneman. For the veterans among your Behneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behneman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Behneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Behneman in 1967 was 90, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behneman 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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