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Burhardt Family History

Burhardt 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: Burchardt, Burkhardt, Burgardt, Burghardt, Ehrhardt, Bushart

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Where is the Burhardt family from?

You can see how Burhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhardt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Burhardt families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhardt 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 Burhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burhardt. 60% of Burhardt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Burhardt women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burhardt were Capartner 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Capartner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Burhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhardt 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Burhardt. 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 52 military records available for the last name Burhardt. For the veterans among your Burhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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