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Berhardt Family History

Berhardt 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: Eberhardt, Gerhardt, Bernhardt, Erhardt, Bernhard, Bernard, Ehrhardt

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Where is the Berhardt family from?

You can see how Berhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berhardt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Berhardt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Berhardt's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Berhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berhardt 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 Berhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berhardt. 34% of Berhardt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Berhardt women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Berhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Berhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhardt 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Berhardt. 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 101 military records available for the last name Berhardt. For the veterans among your Berhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhardt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Berhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Berhardt in 1973 was 75, and 75 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berhardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berhardt 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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