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Behret Family History

Behret 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: Gehret, Behre, Ehret, Berreth, Berrett, Buehrer, Wehrer, Kehrer

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Where is the Behret family from?

You can see how Behret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behret family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Behret families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Behret's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behret families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behret ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Behret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behret 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Behret. 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 38 military records available for the last name Behret. For the veterans among your Behret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behret lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Behret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Behret in 1977 was 46, and 70 in 1989.

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