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Behymer Family History

Behymer Surname Meaning

Altered form of Beckelhymer a surname of German origin (see also Picklesimer). Compare Behimer.

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


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Where is the Behymer family from?

You can see how Behymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behymer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Behymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Behymer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Behymer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Behymer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behymer 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 Behymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behymer. 28% of Behymer men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Behymer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behymer were Carpenter 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Behymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Behymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behymer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Behymer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Behymer. For the veterans among your Behymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behymer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Behymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Behymer in 1949 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behymer 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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