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Behmler Family History

Behmler 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: Behler, Beheler, Behmer, Boehmer, Betler, Demler, Semler, Baumler

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Where is the Behmler family from?

You can see how Behmler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behmler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Behmler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Behmler families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Behmler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Behmler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behmler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Behmler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Behmler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behmler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Behmler. 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 15 military records available for the last name Behmler. For the veterans among your Behmler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behmler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Behmler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Behmler in 1963 was 56, and 88 in 2001.

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