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Behrel Family History

Behrel 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: Behre, Behel, Borel, Bedel, Buehrer, Wehrer, Perel, Bengel, Kehrer

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Where is the Behrel family from?

You can see how Behrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Behrel families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Behrel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Behrel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Behrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Behrel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Behrel. For the veterans among your Behrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Behrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Behrel in 1972 was 96, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrel 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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