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Behrmann Family History

Behrmann Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Behrend . Compare Bermann . North German: variant of Biermann . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Berman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bermann, Behrman, Lehrmann, Ehrmann, Gehrmann, Beermann, Perman

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Where is the Behrmann family from?

You can see how Behrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Behrmann families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Behrmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Behrmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behrmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behrmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Behrmann. 100% of Behrmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Behrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrmann 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Behrmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Behrmann. For the veterans among your Behrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrmann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Behrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Behrmann in 1960 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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