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Behane Family History

Behane Name 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: Behan, Lehane, Behne, Beane, Berhane, Bean, Keane, Bene, Bethune

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Where is the Behane family from?

You can see how Behane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Behane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Behane families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Behane's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behane ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Behane ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Behane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behane 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Behane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Behane. For the veterans among your Behane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behane lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Behane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Behane in 1971 was 96, and 90 in 1996.

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