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Behnert Family History

Behnert 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: Bohnert, Ehnert, Dehnert, Sehnert, Bernert, Behner, Lehnert, Mehnert

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Where is the Behnert family from?

You can see how Behnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behnert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Behnert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Behnert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behnert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Behnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnert 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Behnert. 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 109 military records available for the last name Behnert. For the veterans among your Behnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behnert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Behnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Behnert in 1963 was 85, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behnert 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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