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Behrendson Family History

Behrendson 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: Berenson, Berendsen, Behrends, Behrens, Bernson, Benenson, Berntson

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Where is the Behrendson family from?

You can see how Behrendson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrendson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Behrendson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrendson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behrendson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrendson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Behrendson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrendson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Behrendson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Behrendson. For the veterans among your Behrendson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrendson lifespan?

Average Behrendson life expectancy in 1961 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrendson 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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