Behmer Family History

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Behmer Name Meaning

German: variant of Boehmer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bohmer, Behymer, Beamer, Behner, Beymer, Beemer, Rehmer, Dehmer

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Behmer Family Origin

Where is the Behmer family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Behmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Behmer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Behmer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Behmer's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Behmer families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Behmer Family Occupations

    What did your Behmer ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Behmer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Behmer's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Behmer. A less common occupation for the Behmer family was Shoe Maker.

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    • Farmer

      29%

    • Keeping House

      13%

    • Laborer

      13%

    • Shoe Maker

      6%

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

    Behmer Historical Records

    What Behmer family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Behmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Behmer. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Behmer. For the veterans among your Behmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Behmer Life Expectancy

    What is the average Behmer lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Behmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Behmer in 1955 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Behmer

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behmer 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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