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Behne Family History

Behne Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Behn

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


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Where is the Behne family from?

You can see how Behne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Behne families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Behne families living in Kansas. This was about 24% of all the recorded Behne's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Behne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behne 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 Behne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behne. 33% of Behne men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Behne women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behne were Machinist and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    58%
  • Housework
    43%

What Behne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Behne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behne 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Behne. 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 746 military records available for the last name Behne. For the veterans among your Behne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Behne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Behne in 1963 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behne 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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