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Behrenbeck Family History

Behrenbeck 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: Schoenbeck, Ehrenberg, Fehrenbach, Wehrenberg, Bernick, Brobeck

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Where is the Behrenbeck family from?

You can see how Behrenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrenbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behrenbeck family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrenbeck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behrenbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrenbeck 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 Behrenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behrenbeck. 100% of Behrenbeck men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Behrenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Behrenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrenbeck 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Behrenbeck. 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 25 military records available for the last name Behrenbeck. For the veterans among your Behrenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrenbeck lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Behrenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Behrenbeck in 1987 was 87, and 79 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behrenbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrenbeck 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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