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Behrendt Family History

Behrendt Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Behrend. This surname is also found in Poland and Denmark.

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


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Where is the Behrendt family from?

You can see how Behrendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrendt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrendt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Behrendt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Behrendt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Behrendt families in 1891.
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What did your Behrendt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Behrendt. 100% of Behrendt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Behrendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrendt 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 Behrendt. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Behrendt. For the veterans among your Behrendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrendt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Behrendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Behrendt in 1955 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behrendt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrendt 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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