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Behlen Name Meaning

German: metronymic from Abele or Hebele, pet forms of the female personal name Elisabeth (see Elizabeth), the suffix -n being the (weak) genitive ending; thus ‘(husband or son) of Bele’.

Similar surnames: Bohlen, Belin, Wehle, Belen, Gehlen, Sellen, Ehlen, Belle, Uehlein

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Behlen Family Origin

Where is the Behlen family from?

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Behlen Family Occupations

What did your Behlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Behlen family was Farmer & Kid.... The most common Behlen occupation in the USA was Carriage Manufacturing. 10% of Behlen's were Carriage Manufacturings. Carriage Manufacturing, Cigar Man and Dress Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Behlen.

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Carriage Manufacturing

10%
Cigar Man

10%
Dress Maker

10%
Farmer & Kid...

10%

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Behlen Historical Records

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Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your Behlen ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

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Behlen Life Expectancy

What is the average Behlen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, Behlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Behlen in 1958 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behlen

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behlen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.