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Behrns Family History

Behrns Surname Meaning

German: variant of Behrens.

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


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Where is the Behrns family from?

You can see how Behrns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behrns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Behrns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Behrns families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Behrns's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Behrns families in 1911.
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What did your Behrns ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Behrns. 67% of Behrns men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Contractor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Behrns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behrns 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Behrns. 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 409 military records available for the last name Behrns. For the veterans among your Behrns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behrns lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Behrns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Behrns in 1943 was 67, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behrns 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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