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Behlke Family History

Behlke Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Böhlke (see Boehlke). in rare cases from a pet form of Bele (see Behle ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Behlke family from?

You can see how Behlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behlke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Behlke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Behlke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Behlke families in 1880.
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What did your Behlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behlke. 24% of Behlke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Behlke 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Behlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Behlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behlke 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Behlke. 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 456 military records available for the last name Behlke. For the veterans among your Behlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behlke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Behlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Behlke in 1951 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behlke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behlke 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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