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Menhardt Family History

Menhardt 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: Meinhardt, Manhardt, Lenhardt, Gebhardt, Gernhardt, Denhart

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Where is the Menhardt family from?

You can see how Menhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menhardt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Menhardt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Menhardt family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Menhardt's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Menhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menhardt 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 Menhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menhardt. 100% of Menhardt 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 176 census records available for the last name Menhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menhardt 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Menhardt. 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 172 military records available for the last name Menhardt. For the veterans among your Menhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menhardt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Menhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Menhardt in 1973 was 66, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menhardt 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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