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Behrents Family History

Behrents 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, Behrends, Mehrens, Brents, Behrend, Behrendt, Berends

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Where is the Behrents family from?

You can see how Behrents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrents family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behrents family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Behrents's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Behrents families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Behrents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrents 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Behrents. 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 9 military records available for the last name Behrents. For the veterans among your Behrents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrents lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Behrents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Behrents in 1966 was 62, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrents 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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