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Beherns Family History

Beherns 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: Behrns, Beers, Behrens, Berns, Berens, Behen, Bevers, Severns, Bevens

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Where is the Beherns family from?

You can see how Beherns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beherns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Beherns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Beherns families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Beherns's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Beherns families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beherns 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 Beherns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beherns. 43% of Beherns men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Beherns women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beherns were Chauffeur and Telephone Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Telephone Operator
    23%

What Beherns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beherns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beherns 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Beherns. 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 185 military records available for the last name Beherns. For the veterans among your Beherns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beherns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Beherns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Beherns in 1963 was 64, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beherns 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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