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Behrstock Family History

Behrstock 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: Weinstock, Rebstock, Bostock, Binstock, Sengstock, Bienstock, Estock

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Where is the Behrstock family from?

You can see how Behrstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrstock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Behrstock families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrstock's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behrstock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrstock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behrstock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Behrstock. 100% of Behrstock men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Behrstock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Behrstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrstock 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Behrstock. 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 18 military records available for the last name Behrstock. For the veterans among your Behrstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrstock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Behrstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Behrstock in 1968 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrstock 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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