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Behns Family History

Behns 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: Beans, Berns, Behn, Beins, Bens, Benns, Behrns, Behne, Bean, Ben

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Where is the Behns family from?

You can see how Behns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behns family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Behns families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Behns's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Behns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behns 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 182 census records available for the last name Behns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behns 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Behns. 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 31 military records available for the last name Behns. For the veterans among your Behns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behns lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1978, in the United States, Behns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Behns in 1961 was 65, and 61 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behns 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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