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Behrins Family History

Behrins 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, Behring, Behrns, Fehring, Nehring, Bering, Gehring, Behling

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Where is the Behrins family from?

You can see how Behrins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Behrins families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Behrins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behrins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrins 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 Behrins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Confectioner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behrins. 38% of Behrins men worked as a Confectioner and 100% of Behrins women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Confectioner
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Behrins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Behrins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrins 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Behrins. 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 32 military records available for the last name Behrins. For the veterans among your Behrins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrins lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Behrins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Behrins in 1980 was 73, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrins 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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