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Behnson Family History

Behnson 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: Benson, Bernson, Bahnson, Branson, Benston, Benton, Belson, Brunson

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Where is the Behnson family from?

You can see how Behnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behnson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behnson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Behnson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Behnson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behnson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Behnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Behnson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Behnson. For the veterans among your Behnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behnson lifespan?

Average Behnson life expectancy in 1963 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behnson 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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