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Behunin Family History

Behunin Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Bohannon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Behunin family from?

You can see how Behunin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behunin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Behunin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Behunin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Behunin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behunin families in 1840.
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What did your Behunin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behunin. 54% of Behunin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    54%
  • Farming
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Behunin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Behunin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behunin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Behunin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Behunin. For the veterans among your Behunin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behunin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Behunin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Behunin in 1958 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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