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Behrschmidt Family History

Behrschmidt 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: Reinschmidt, Schmidt, Depperschmidt, Kleinschmidt, Goldschmidt

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What did your Behrschmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behrschmidt. 100% of Behrschmidt women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Behrschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrschmidt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Behrschmidt. 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 74 military records available for the last name Behrschmidt. For the veterans among your Behrschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrschmidt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Behrschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Behrschmidt in 1955 was 46, and 93 in 1998.

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