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Behnes Family History

Behnes 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: Benes, Ehnes, Behney, Behner, Behnen, Behne, Berner, Barnes, Zehner

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behnes 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 21 census records available for the last name Behnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Behnes. 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 50 military records available for the last name Behnes. For the veterans among your Behnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behnes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Behnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Behnes in 1971 was 85, and 85 in 1998.

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