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Berhend Family History

Berhend 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: Berend, Berland, Bergen, Berven, Bechen, Behrend, Berendt, Bernd

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Where is the Berhend family from?

You can see how Berhend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berhend family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Berhend families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Berhend family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berhend's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Berhend families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Berhend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhend 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Berhend. 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 12 military records available for the last name Berhend. For the veterans among your Berhend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhend lifespan?

Average Berhend life expectancy in 2004 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berhend 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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