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Behyer Family History

Behyer 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: Behler, Beyer, Behymer, Behner, Behmer, Berner, Beer, Beaver, Berger

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Where is the Behyer family from?

You can see how Behyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behyer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Behyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Behyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behyer 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 Behyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behyer. 100% of Behyer women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Behyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Behyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Behyer. 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 military records available for the last name Behyer. For the veterans among your Behyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behyer lifespan?

Average Behyer life expectancy in 1984 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behyer 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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