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Origins of the Behl surname

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About the Behls

We have a total number of 87 records for people with the last name Behl.

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Where do most Behls live?

In 1921, most Behls lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Behls

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 11 records for the Behl surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Behls most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Behls.

What are the most common Behl first names?

  • John
  • Michael
  • Mary
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Behls

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Behls in 1921
Living On Her Own Means

3

Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Behls in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

3

Farm Hands

3

Clerks

2

Mechanics And Repairmen

2

Salespersons

2

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