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Behrin Family History

Behrin 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: Behring, Berlin, Bahri, Bein, Brin, Belin, Bergin, Fehring, Merin

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Where is the Behrin family from?

You can see how Behrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Behrin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Behrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrin 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 Behrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behrin. 100% of Behrin women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Behrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Behrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Behrin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Behrin. For the veterans among your Behrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Behrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Behrin in 1955 was 56, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrin 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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