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Behe Family History

Behe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Böhm (see Bohm). Compare Beha.

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


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Where is the Behe family from?

You can see how Behe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Behe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Behe families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Behe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Behe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behe 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 Behe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behe. 30% of Behe men worked as a Miner and 50% of Behe women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behe were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Miner
    30%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Behe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Behe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behe 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Behe. 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 477 military records available for the last name Behe. For the veterans among your Behe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Behe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Behe in 1962 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behe 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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