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Behrend Family History

Behrend Surname Meaning

North German: from a shortened form of the personal name Bernhard. This surname is also found in Denmark.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Behrend family from?

You can see how Behrend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrend family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Behrend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Behrend families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Behrend's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Behrend families in 1891.
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What did your Behrend ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Behrend. 60% of Behrend women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Behrend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Behrend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrend 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Behrend. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Behrend. For the veterans among your Behrend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrend lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Behrend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Behrend in 1952 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behrend

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrend 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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