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Behselich Family History

Behselich 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: Belich, Ehrlich, Baselice, Beinlich, Berberich, Kessenich, Mihelich

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Where is the Behselich family from?

You can see how Behselich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behselich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Behselich families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Behselich's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Behselich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Behselich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behselich 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 Behselich. 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 Behselich. For the veterans among your Behselich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behselich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Behselich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Behselich in 1966 was 62, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behselich 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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