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Behlendorff Family History

Behlendorff 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: Ohlendorf, Bettendorf, Beckendorf, Wellendorf, Schoendorf, Orendorff

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Where is the Behlendorff family from?

You can see how Behlendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behlendorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behlendorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Behlendorff families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Behlendorff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Behlendorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Behlendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behlendorff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Behlendorff. 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 70 military records available for the last name Behlendorff. For the veterans among your Behlendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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