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Beherndt Family History

Beherndt 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: Berendt, Behrendt, Berndt, Herdt, Bernat, Bendt, Gerndt, Bernot

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Where is the Beherndt family from?

You can see how Beherndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beherndt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beherndt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Beherndt family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Beherndt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Beherndt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Beherndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beherndt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Beherndt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Beherndt. For the veterans among your Beherndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beherndt lifespan?

Average Beherndt life expectancy in 2002 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beherndt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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