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Behun Family History

Behun Surname Meaning

Slovak (Behúň) and Rusyn (from Slovakia; also Behún): nickname from Slovak behúň (Rusyn bihun) ‘fast runner’.

Irish: from Ó Beachain or Ó Beathain see Behan.

This form of the surname is almost extinct in Britain.

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


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Where is the Behun family from?

You can see how Behun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Behun families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Behun's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Behun families in 1911.
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What did your Behun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behun. 33% of Behun men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Behun women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behun were Truck Driver and 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
    33%
  • Miner
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Behun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Behun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behun 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Behun. 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 386 military records available for the last name Behun. For the veterans among your Behun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behun lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Behun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Behun in 1957 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behun 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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