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Behr Family History

Behr Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bähr (compare Bahr 2 Baehr) itself a variant of Baer ‘bear’.

Germanized form of Sorbian Běr: from a short form of the Old Sorbian personal name Běrisław (based on the Old Slavic imperative beri ‘collect’).

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


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Where is the Behr family from?

You can see how Behr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Behr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Behr families living in Hampshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Behr's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Behr families in 1891.
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What did your Behr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Behr. 79% of Behr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Behr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behr 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Behr. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Behr. For the veterans among your Behr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behr lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Behr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Behr in 1941 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behr 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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