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Behrans Family History

Behrans 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: Behrens, Behrns, Beran, Behan, Beans, Behrmann, Mehrens, Berns

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Where is the Behrans family from?

You can see how Behrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Behrans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Behrans family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrans's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Behrans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrans 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 Behrans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laboratory Technician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behrans. 100% of Behrans women worked as a Laboratory Technician.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laboratory Technician
    100%

What Behrans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Behrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrans 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Behrans. 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 19 military records available for the last name Behrans. For the veterans among your Behrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrans lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Behrans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Behrans in 1975 was 82, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behrans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrans 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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