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Behuniak Family History

Behuniak 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: Behunin, Bernick, Lesniak, Benik, Bennick, Benak, Brunick, Behanna

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Where is the Behuniak family from?

You can see how Behuniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behuniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Behuniak families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Behuniak's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Behuniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behuniak 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 Behuniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behuniak. 31% of Behuniak men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Behuniak women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behuniak were Janitor and Presser.

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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
    31%
  • Farm Hand
    24%
  • Proprietor Clerk
    16%
  • Janitor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

What Behuniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Behuniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behuniak 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Behuniak. 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 39 military records available for the last name Behuniak. For the veterans among your Behuniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behuniak lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Behuniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Behuniak in 1947 was 33, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behuniak 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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