The surname Behrent was first found in Saxony, where the family became noted for its numerous branches within the region. Many houses acquired a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. Some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of their regions. The most ancient branches can be traced back to Pomerania and the regions on the North and Baltic Seas, from where they moved south into the Mark region and Saxony. "Berndes" was the original form of the name, and ancient chronicles of the city Greifswald first mention one "Henrik Berndes" in the year 1387.
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Early History of the Behrent family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Behrent research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1792 is included under the topic Early Behrent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Behrent Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Behrent, Behrente, Behrentes, Behren, Behrens, Berent, Berend, Berends, Berents, Behrend and many more.
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Early Notables of the Behrent family
Prominent bearers of the family name Behrent at this time were
Johann Otto Behrent, who was a distinguished lieutenant in the Saxon army and was ennobled for his outstanding loyalty in 1792
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Behrent migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Behrent Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
F. F. C. Behrent, who settled in America in 1783
Behrent Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mr. Julius Behrent, aged 27, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Orient"
Behrent migration to the United States 
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