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Behnk Family History

Behnk 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: Behn, Behnke, Behne, Beck, Bean, Bank, Ben, Wenk, Berk, Dehn

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Where is the Behnk family from?

You can see how Behnk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behnk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behnk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Behnk families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Behnk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behnk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behnk 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 373 census records available for the last name Behnk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnk 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Behnk. 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 75 military records available for the last name Behnk. For the veterans among your Behnk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behnk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Behnk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Behnk in 1969 was 76, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behnk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behnk 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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