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Behenberger Family History

Behenberger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hohenberger, Leuenberger, Bonenberger, Shenberger, Leinberger

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Where is the Behenberger family from?

You can see how Behenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behenberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behenberger family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Behenberger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Behenberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Behenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behenberger. 100% of Behenberger men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Behenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Behenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behenberger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Behenberger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Behenberger. For the veterans among your Behenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behenberger lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behenberger

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