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![Show Contents]() Behen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Behen familyThe surname Behen was first found in Germany, where the name Behem became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Over time, the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility. Early History of the Behen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Behen research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1436 and 1507 are included under the topic Early Behen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Behen Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Behen include Behem, Behemm, Beheme, Behemme, Behemms, Behemes, Behen, Beham, Behamm, Behame, Behamme, Behamms, Behams, Behaim, Bahem, Baehem, Bahemm, Baehemm, Baheme, Baeheme, Bahemme, Baehemme, Bahemms, Baehemms, Bahemes, Baehemes, Bahen, Baehen, Baham, Baeham, Bahamm, Baehamm, Bahame, Baehame, Bahamme, Baehamme, Bahamms, Baehamms, Bahames 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.
 Behen migration to the United States | + |
An investigation of the immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Behen:
Behen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Coneradt Behen, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
- Katharine Behen, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
- Maria Christiana Behen, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
Behen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Thomas Behen, age 36, settled in New York City in 1822
- Daniel Behen, who landed in Maryland in 1843 1
- Thomas Behen, who settled in Philadelphia in 1846
- Denis Behen, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County,Pennsylvania in 1852 1
| Behen migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Behen Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Margaret Behen, aged 30, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Fenwick Keating" from Liverpool, England
- Margaret Behen Junior, aged 10, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Fenwick Keating" from Liverpool, England
| Contemporary Notables of the name Behen (post 1700) | + |
- William C. Behen, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Michigan State Senate 14th District, 1936 2
- James J. Behen, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Delaware, 1936 2
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 29) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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