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Behnisch Family History

Behnisch 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: Benisch, Reinisch, Benesch, Heinisch, Bensch, Benish, Beamish

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Where is the Behnisch family from?

You can see how Behnisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behnisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behnisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Behnisch families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Behnisch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Behnisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behnisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behnisch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Behnisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnisch 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Behnisch. 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 240 military records available for the last name Behnisch. For the veterans among your Behnisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behnisch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Behnisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Behnisch in 1969 was 65, and 88 in 1997.

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