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Behunn Family History

Behunn 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, Behun, Bethune, Hunn, Benn, Behan, Behlen, Brunn, Behn

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Where is the Behunn family from?

You can see how Behunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behunn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behunn family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Behunn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Behunn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behunn 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 3 census records available for the last name Behunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behunn 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 Behunn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Behunn. For the veterans among your Behunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behunn 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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