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Bonhardt Family History

Bonhardt 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: Bongard, Bonardi, Manhardt, Leonhardt, Borchardt, Borgardt, Lenhardt

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Where is the Bonhardt family from?

You can see how Bonhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bonhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bonhardt families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bonhardt's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bonhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bonhardt 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 Bonhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bonhardt. 100% of Bonhardt men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Bonhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonhardt 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bonhardt. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bonhardt. For the veterans among your Bonhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bonhardt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Bonhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bonhardt in 1953 was 39, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bonhardt 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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