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Burhard Family History

Burhard 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: Burchard, Burghard, Bushard, Burkard, Burkhard, Burgard, Burnard

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Where is the Burhard family from?

You can see how Burhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Burhard families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Burhard's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Burhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhard 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 Burhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burhard. 31% of Burhard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burhard women worked as a Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Burhard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Burhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhard 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Burhard. 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 72 military records available for the last name Burhard. For the veterans among your Burhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Burhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burhard in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burhard 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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