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Behning Family History

Behning Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Behn Altered form of North German Böhning (see Boehning).

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


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Where is the Behning family from?

You can see how Behning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behning family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Behning families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Behning's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Behning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behning 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 Behning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behning. 34% of Behning men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Behning women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Behning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Behning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behning 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Behning. 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 224 military records available for the last name Behning. For the veterans among your Behning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behning lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Behning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Behning in 1962 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behning 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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