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Barnhardt Family History

Barnhardt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bernhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barnhardt family from?

You can see how Barnhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Barnhardt families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barnhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barnhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Barnhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnhardt. 18% of Barnhardt men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Barnhardt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnhardt were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Weaver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Barnhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnhardt 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Barnhardt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Barnhardt. For the veterans among your Barnhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnhardt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Barnhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barnhardt in 1945 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnhardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnhardt 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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