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Behrle Family History

Behrle Surname Meaning

South German (Württemberg): from a pet form of Behr ‘bear’ including from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German bero ‘bear’.

Altered form of Norwegian Berle: habitational name from a farmstead in the county of Sogn og Fjordane so named with Old Norse barth ‘rim edge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Behrle family from?

You can see how Behrle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Behrle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Behrle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Behrle families in 1891.
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What did your Behrle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behrle. 40% of Behrle men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Behrle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behrle were Carpenter and Inspector.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%

What Behrle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Behrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrle 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Behrle. 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 647 military records available for the last name Behrle. For the veterans among your Behrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Behrle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Behrle in 1947 was 37, and 66 in 2004.

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