Behna Family History

Behna 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: Bena, Berna, Behn, Beha, Behne, Bean, Ben, Penna, Mehta, Barna

88	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
13	Immigration Records
77	Census and Voter Lists
23	Member Trees

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Where is the Behna family from?

You can see how Behna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behna family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Behna families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Behna's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Behna families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behna 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 Behna family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 77 census records available for the last name Behna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Behna. 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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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Behna. For the veterans among your Behna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behna lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Behna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Behna in 2001 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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Behna Surname Meaning

Where is the Behna family from?

What Behna family records will you find?

What is the average Behna lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Behna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Behna in 2001 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

Behna Family History

Behna Surname Meaning

206 record(s) for Behna

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What Behna family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Behna lifespan?

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Behna Surname Meaning

206 record(s) for Behna

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Where is the Behna family from?

What Behna family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Behna family history

What is the average Behna lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Behna family tree

Search for another surname