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Behnemann Family History

Behnemann 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: Behrmann, Bornemann, Heinemann, Reinemann, Bergemann, Hennemann

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Where is the Behnemann family from?

You can see how Behnemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behnemann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Behnemann families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Behnemann's in USA. California had the highest population of Behnemann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Behnemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnemann 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Behnemann. 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 14 military records available for the last name Behnemann. For the veterans among your Behnemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behnemann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behnemann 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behnemann

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