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Behrnott Family History

Behrnott 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: Ehrgott, Bernot, Bernett, Bernitt, Herriott, Hergott, Barnett

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Where is the Behrnott family from?

You can see how Behrnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrnott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behrnott family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrnott's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behrnott families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Behrnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrnott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Behrnott. 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 Behrnott. For the veterans among your Behrnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrnott 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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