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Barnhart Family History

Barnhart Surname Meaning

In some cases possibly also Dutch: variant of Barnard.

The surname Barnhart is very rare in the Netherlands.

Americanized form of German Bernhard or Bernhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barnhart family from?

You can see how Barnhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Barnhart families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barnhart's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Barnhart families in 1891.
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What did your Barnhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnhart. 17% of Barnhart men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Barnhart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnhart were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 82,000 census records available for the last name Barnhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnhart 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Barnhart. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Barnhart. For the veterans among your Barnhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnhart lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Barnhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barnhart in 1940 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnhart 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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