William Behrens (1906–1968)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1906
- Died
- 1968
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Behrens born? 1906.
When did William Behrens die? 1968.
Life story
William Behrens (1906–1968) was born in 1906, and died in 1968, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1906 · age 0 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 11 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 23 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 33 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 41 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 49 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 57 — President Kennedy was assassinated
Questions about William Behrens
When was William Behrens born?
William Behrens was born in 1906.
When did William Behrens die?
William Behrens died in 1968.
How old was William Behrens at the time of death?
William Behrens was about 62 years old.
Where is William Behrens buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Behrens was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Behrens died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Behrens part of?
Born in 1906, William Behrens was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year William Behrens was born?
In 1906, the San Francisco earthquake struck.
What major events happened during William Behrens's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 0); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 12); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 29); World War II ended (1945, age 39); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 49); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Behrens?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named William Behrens are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Behrens are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1906
Death
1968
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AncestryData, "William Behrens (1906–1968)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-behrens-1906-1968-ccbabd2a/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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