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Behran Family History

Behran 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: Beran, Behan, Behrman, Bean, Verran, Berman, Bera, Belan, Beeman

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Where is the Behran family from?

You can see how Behran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Behran families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Behran's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Behran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behran 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 Behran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behran. 100% of Behran men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Behran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behran 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Behran. 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 5 military records available for the last name Behran. For the veterans among your Behran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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