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Behrends Family History

Behrends Surname Meaning

East Frisian and North German: patronymic from Behrend.

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


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Where is the Behrends family from?

You can see how Behrends families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrends family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Behrends families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Behrends family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrends's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Behrends families in 1911.
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What did your Behrends ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Behrends. 41% of Behrends men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Behrends women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Behrends were Farm Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    26%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Behrends. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrends 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Behrends. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Behrends. For the veterans among your Behrends ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrends lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Behrends life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Behrends in 1954 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrends 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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