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Behrenhoff Family History

Behrenhoff 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: Bohnhoff, Lehnhoff, Butenhoff, Berghoff, Mehrhoff, Benhoff

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Where is the Behrenhoff family from?

You can see how Behrenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrenhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behrenhoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrenhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behrenhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrenhoff 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 43 census records available for the last name Behrenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrenhoff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Behrenhoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Behrenhoff. For the veterans among your Behrenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrenhoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Behrenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Behrenhoff in 1967 was 60, and 78 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrenhoff 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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