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Barhydt Family History

Barhydt Surname 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: Barndt, Bard, Barrett, Barry, Farhat, Barham, Hardt, Barnett, Bart

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Where is the Barhydt family from?

You can see how Barhydt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barhydt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barhydt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Barhydt family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barhydt's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Barhydt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barhydt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barhydt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barhydt. 24% of Barhydt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Barhydt women worked as a Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Barhydt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barhydt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barhydt 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Barhydt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 273 military records available for the last name Barhydt. For the veterans among your Barhydt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barhydt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barhydt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barhydt in 1962 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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