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Behanna Family History

Behanna Name Meaning

Cornish: variant of Behenna unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Mahanna, Bohannan, Hanna, Penna, Bermann, Beman, Lehan, Mahana

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Where is the Behanna family from?

You can see how Behanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behanna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Behanna families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Behanna's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Behanna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behanna. 60% of Behanna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Behanna women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Behanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behanna 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Behanna. 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 268 military records available for the last name Behanna. For the veterans among your Behanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behanna lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Behanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Behanna in 1941 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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