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Earnhart Family History

Earnhart Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehrenhardt a variant of Ehrhardt.

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


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Where is the Earnhart family from?

You can see how Earnhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Earnhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Earnhart family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Earnhart's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Earnhart families in 1891.
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What did your Earnhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Earnhart. 32% of Earnhart men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Earnhart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earnhart were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Earnhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnhart 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Earnhart. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Earnhart. For the veterans among your Earnhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnhart lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Earnhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Earnhart in 1951 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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