Behen History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Irish name Behen comes from the Gaelic name Ó Beachain, possibly derived from the word "beach," which means "bee." It was also an Anglicized version of the Gaelic personal name Beathán, from "beatha," meaning "life." 1 Early Origins of the Behen familyThe surname Behen was first found in County Kerry (Irish:Ciarraí) part of the former County Desmond (14th-17th centuries), located in Southwestern Ireland, in Munster province, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Behen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Behen research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Behen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Behen Spelling VariationsBecause early scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded, a person could have many various spellings of his name.Many different spelling variations of the surname Behen were found in the archives researched. These included Behan, Beehan, Beaghan, O'Behan, Beehan, Beagan, O'Beaghan, O'Behen, Behen and many more. Early Notables of the Behen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Behen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
A massive wave of Irish immigrants hit North America during the 19th century. Although many early Irish immigrants made a carefully planned decision to leave left Ireland for the promise of free land, by the 1840s immigrants were fleeing a famine stricken land in desperation. The condition of Ireland during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s can be attributed to a rapidly expanding population and English imperial policies. Those Irish families that arrived in North America were essential to its rapid social, industrial, and economic development. Passenger and immigration lists have revealed a number of early Irish immigrants bearing the name Behen: Behen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Behen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Behen Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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