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Earnheardt Family History

Earnheardt 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: Earnhardt, Earnheart, Earnhart, Barnhardt, Ehrhardt, Gernhardt

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Where is the Earnheardt family from?

You can see how Earnheardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnheardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Earnheardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Earnheardt families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Earnheardt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Earnheardt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Earnheardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnheardt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Earnheardt. 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 51 military records available for the last name Earnheardt. For the veterans among your Earnheardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnheardt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Earnheardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Earnheardt in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earnheardt 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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