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Behrs Family History

Behrs 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: Beers, Bears, Vehrs, Behr, Behre, Gehrs, Behrns, Wehrs, Bear, Beer

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Where is the Behrs family from?

You can see how Behrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Behrs families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Behrs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behrs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrs 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 Behrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behrs. 100% of Behrs men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Behrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Behrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrs 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Behrs. 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 71 military records available for the last name Behrs. For the veterans among your Behrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrs lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Behrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Behrs in 1961 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behrs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrs 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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