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Behrenst Family History

Behrenst 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: Behrens, Behrendt, Mehrens, Behrend, Berendt, Behrends, Berent

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Where is the Behrenst family from?

You can see how Behrenst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrenst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behrenst family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrenst's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Behrenst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrenst 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 28 census records available for the last name Behrenst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrenst 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Behrenst. 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 3 military records available for the last name Behrenst. For the veterans among your Behrenst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrenst lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Behrenst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Behrenst in 1991 was 76, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrenst 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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