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Behmlander Family History

Behmlander 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: Bohlander, Bolander, Sealander, Melander, Englander, Helander

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Where is the Behmlander family from?

You can see how Behmlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behmlander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Behmlander families living in Michigan. This was about 77% of all the recorded Behmlander's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Behmlander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behmlander 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 Behmlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behmlander. 47% of Behmlander men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Behmlander women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behmlander were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Operator
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Behmlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Behmlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behmlander 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Behmlander. 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 66 military records available for the last name Behmlander. For the veterans among your Behmlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behmlander lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Behmlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Behmlander in 1960 was 55, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behmlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behmlander 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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