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Behrick Family History

Behrick 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: Bedrick, Herrick, Brick, Merrick, Bernick, Schrick, Beswick, Derrick

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Where is the Behrick family from?

You can see how Behrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behrick family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behrick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrick 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 83 census records available for the last name Behrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrick 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Behrick. 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 18 military records available for the last name Behrick. For the veterans among your Behrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Behrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Behrick in 1967 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrick 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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