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Barnharst Family History

Barnharst 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: Barnhart, Barnhardt, Arnhart, Barhorst, Bornhorst, Earnhardt

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Where is the Barnharst family from?

You can see how Barnharst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnharst family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnharst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Barnharst family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnharst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barnharst families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnharst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Barnharst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnharst 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 Barnharst. 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 8 military records available for the last name Barnharst. For the veterans among your Barnharst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnharst lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Barnharst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Barnharst in 1978 was 76, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnharst 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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