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Bernhart Name Meaning

German and Scandinavian: variant of Bernhard .

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


Similar surnames: Bernhardt, Benhart, Bernhard, Reinhart, Bernert, Earnhart, Erhart

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Where is the Bernhart family from?

You can see how Bernhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bernhart families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernhart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernhart families in 1891.
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What did your Bernhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernhart. 19% of Bernhart men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Bernhart women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernhart were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bernhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernhart 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bernhart. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bernhart. For the veterans among your Bernhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernhart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bernhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bernhart in 1959 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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