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Behlendorf Family History

Behlendorf Name 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: Ohlendorf, Bettendorf, Beckendorf, Wellendorf, Schoendorf, Heckendorf

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Where is the Behlendorf family from?

You can see how Behlendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behlendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behlendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Behlendorf families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Behlendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Behlendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behlendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behlendorf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Behlendorf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Behlendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behlendorf 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Behlendorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Behlendorf. For the veterans among your Behlendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behlendorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Behlendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Behlendorf in 1965 was 83, and 96 in 2002.

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