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Behnus Family History

Behnus 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: Bonus, Benis, Benes, Beans, Venus, Mehus, Berns, Behn, Bennis, Bernas

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Where is the Behnus family from?

You can see how Behnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behnus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behnus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Behnus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Behnus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behnus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Behnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Behnus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Behnus. For the veterans among your Behnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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