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Behsman Family History

Behsman 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: Behrman, Bensman, Berman, Bellman, Beckman, Beeman, Mesman, Messman

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Where is the Behsman family from?

You can see how Behsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behsman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Behsman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Behsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behsman 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 304 census records available for the last name Behsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behsman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Behsman. 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 28 military records available for the last name Behsman. For the veterans among your Behsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behsman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Behsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Behsman in 1967 was 84, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behsman 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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