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Behny Family History

Behny 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, Behney, Benny, Behne, Bean, Berry, Ben, Penny, Dehn, Denny

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Where is the Behny family from?

You can see how Behny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Behny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Behny family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Behny's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Behny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behny 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 Behny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behny. 36% of Behny men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Behny women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Behny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Behny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behny 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Behny. 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 90 military records available for the last name Behny. For the veterans among your Behny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Behny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Behny in 1966 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behny 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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