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Behney Family History

Behney Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Behner Boehne or possibly Boehning.

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


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Where is the Behney family from?

You can see how Behney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Behney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Behney families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Behney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behney 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 Behney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behney. 35% of Behney men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Behney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behney were Manager and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Behney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Behney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behney 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Behney. 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 707 military records available for the last name Behney. For the veterans among your Behney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Behney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Behney in 1944 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behney 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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