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Barnhurst Family History

Barnhurst Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Barnhurst in Tettenhall (Staffordshire). Recorded as Barndehurst in 1317, the place is named with Middle English barnde, barnt ‘burnt’ + hurst ‘wooded hill’.

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


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Where is the Barnhurst family from?

You can see how Barnhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnhurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnhurst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Barnhurst families living in Warwickshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Barnhurst's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Barnhurst families in 1891.
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What did your Barnhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barnhurst. 87% of Barnhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Small Arms amunition
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnhurst 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Barnhurst. 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 199 military records available for the last name Barnhurst. For the veterans among your Barnhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnhurst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barnhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barnhurst in 1965 was 83, and 50 in 2004.

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