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Barnitz Family History

Barnitz 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: Karnitz, Britz, Barnett, Bartz, Garlitz, Kanitz, Karnatz, Barnick

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Where is the Barnitz family from?

You can see how Barnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Barnitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Barnitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barnitz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnitz 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 Barnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnitz. 24% of Barnitz men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Barnitz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnitz were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Barnitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnitz 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Barnitz. 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 612 military records available for the last name Barnitz. For the veterans among your Barnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Barnitz in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnitz 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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