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Behrhorst Family History

Behrhorst 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: Berhorst, Berghorst, Barhorst, Ehrhardt, Bockhorst, Ter Horst

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Where is the Behrhorst family from?

You can see how Behrhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Behrhorst families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Behrhorst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behrhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Behrhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behrhorst. 100% of Behrhorst men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Behrhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Behrhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrhorst 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Behrhorst. 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 98 military records available for the last name Behrhorst. For the veterans among your Behrhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrhorst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Behrhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Behrhorst in 1964 was 64, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behrhorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrhorst 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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