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Behlmer Family History

Behlmer 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: Behler, Bellmer, Behymer, Behmer, Elmer, Balmer, Helmer, Boehmer

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Where is the Behlmer family from?

You can see how Behlmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behlmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behlmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Behlmer families living in Indiana. This was about 69% of all the recorded Behlmer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Behlmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behlmer 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 Behlmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behlmer. 56% of Behlmer men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 40% of Behlmer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behlmer were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Nurse
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%

What Behlmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Behlmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behlmer 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Behlmer. 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 158 military records available for the last name Behlmer. For the veterans among your Behlmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behlmer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Behlmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Behlmer in 1957 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behlmer 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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