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Behrendes Family History

Behrendes 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: Behrends, Berendes, Behrens, Behrend, Behrendt, Berends, Resendes

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Where is the Behrendes family from?

You can see how Behrendes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrendes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behrendes family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Behrendes's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Behrendes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrendes 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 Behrendes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Behrendes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrendes 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Behrendes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Behrendes. For the veterans among your Behrendes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrendes lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Behrendes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Behrendes in 1989 was 86, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrendes 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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