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Behen Name Meaning

Irish: from Ó Beachain or Ó Beathain see Behan .

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


Similar surnames: Behun, Bohen, Been, Behn, Boden, Bebee, Behnen, Biven, Beson, Beahan

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Where is the Behen family from?

You can see how Behen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Behen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Behen family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Behen's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Behen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behen. 21% of Behen men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Behen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behen were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Behen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behen 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Behen. 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 486 military records available for the last name Behen. For the veterans among your Behen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Behen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Behen in 1965 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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