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Behyan Family History

Behyan 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: Behan, Bean, Bryan, Berman, Bunyan, Belan, Beeman, Beran, Belman

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Where is the Behyan family from?

You can see how Behyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behyan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Behyan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behyan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Behyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behyan 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 Behyan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Behyan. For the veterans among your Behyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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