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Behrman Family History

Behrman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Berman. Americanized form of German Behrmann. This form of the surname is also found in Sweden.

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


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Where is the Behrman family from?

You can see how Behrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Behrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Behrman families living in Cheshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Behrman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Behrman families in 1891.
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What did your Behrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Behrman. 100% of Behrman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Behrman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Behrman. For the veterans among your Behrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Behrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Behrman in 1956 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrman 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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