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Behrndt Family History

Behrndt 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: Behrendt, Berndt, Bernat, Bendt, Gerndt, Bernot, Behrend, Berendt

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Where is the Behrndt family from?

You can see how Behrndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrndt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrndt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Behrndt families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Behrndt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behrndt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrndt 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 Behrndt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behrndt. 25% of Behrndt men worked as a Painter and 100% of Behrndt women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Installer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Behrndt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Behrndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrndt 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Behrndt. 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 117 military records available for the last name Behrndt. For the veterans among your Behrndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrndt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Behrndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Behrndt in 1961 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrndt 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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