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Behrns Name Meaning

German: variant of Behrens .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Behrens, Berns, Bernd, Beins, Bernt, Behn, Berens, Berni, Kehres

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Where is the Behrns family from?

You can see how Behrns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Behrns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Behrns family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Behrns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behrns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behrns. 35% of Behrns men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Behrns women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behrns were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Behrns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrns 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Behrns. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 409 military records available for the last name Behrns. For the veterans among your Behrns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrns lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Behrns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Behrns in 1943 was 67, and 60 in 2004.

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