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Benhardt Family History

Benhardt 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: Lenhardt, Bernhardt, Benhart, Bernhard, Gebhardt, Gernhardt, Denhart

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Where is the Benhardt family from?

You can see how Benhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benhardt family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benhardt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benhardt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benhardt. 27% of Benhardt men worked as a Farming and 100% of Benhardt women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Farming
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Accountant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Benhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Benhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benhardt 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Benhardt. 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 124 military records available for the last name Benhardt. For the veterans among your Benhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benhardt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Benhardt in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benhardt 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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