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Behrensmeyer Family History

Behrensmeyer 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: Brinkmeyer, Brandmeyer, Beckemeyer, Berkemeyer, Bredemeyer

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Where is the Behrensmeyer family from?

You can see how Behrensmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrensmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrensmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Behrensmeyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrensmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behrensmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrensmeyer 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 Behrensmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Architect and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behrensmeyer. 100% of Behrensmeyer men worked as an Architect and 100% of Behrensmeyer women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Architect
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Behrensmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Behrensmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrensmeyer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Behrensmeyer. 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 45 military records available for the last name Behrensmeyer. For the veterans among your Behrensmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrensmeyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Behrensmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Behrensmeyer in 1960 was 52, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrensmeyer 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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