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Behtke Family History

Behtke 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: Betke, Behlke, Behnke, Bertke, Berke, Beste, Belke, Boehmke, Beilke

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Where is the Behtke family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behtke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Behtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behtke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Behtke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Behtke. For the veterans among your Behtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behtke lifespan?

Average Behtke life expectancy in 1971 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behtke 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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