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Behnfeldt Family History

Behnfeldt 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: Bernfeld, Rehfeldt, Hofeldt, Rehfeld, Weinfeld, Neuenfeldt, Reinfeld

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Where is the Behnfeldt family from?

You can see how Behnfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behnfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behnfeldt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Behnfeldt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Behnfeldt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Behnfeldt families in 1880.
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What did your Behnfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behnfeldt. 100% of Behnfeldt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Behnfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Behnfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnfeldt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Behnfeldt. 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 51 military records available for the last name Behnfeldt. For the veterans among your Behnfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behnfeldt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Behnfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Behnfeldt in 1960 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behnfeldt 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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