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Behune Family History

Behune 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: Bethune, Behun, Behne, Begue, Bene, Thune, Baune, Brune, Behan

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Where is the Behune family from?

You can see how Behune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behune family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Behune family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Behune's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Behune families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behune surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behune ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Behune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behune 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Behune. 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 Behune. For the veterans among your Behune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behune lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Behune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Behune in 1999 was 75, and 36 in 2003.

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