Behren History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Behren family

The surname Behren was first found in Saxony, where the name Behrent was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Behren family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Behren research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1630, 1714 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Behren History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Behren Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Behrend, Behrent, Behrente, Behrentes, Behren, Behrens, Behrend, Behrends, Behrens, Berent, Berend, Berends and many more.

Early Notables of the Behren family

Prominent bearers of the family name Behren at this time were

Leffmann Behrends (or Liepmann Cohen,) (c.1630-1714), German financial agent of the dukes and princes of Hanover

Behren migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Behren Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

W V Behren, who arrived in North America in 1832 1
Emilie Behren, who arrived in Texas in 1860

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)