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Behse Family History

Behse 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: Beese, Besse, Behle, Beise, Behre, Bense, Behme, Behe, Behne, Mehle

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Where is the Behse family from?

You can see how Behse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Behse families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Behse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behse 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 184 census records available for the last name Behse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behse 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Behse. 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 36 military records available for the last name Behse. For the veterans among your Behse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Behse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Behse in 1966 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behse 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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