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Barnhart Name Meaning

In some cases possibly also Dutch: variant of Barnard . The surname Barnhart is very rare in the Netherlands. Americanized form of German Bernhard or Bernhardt .

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


Similar surnames: Barnhard, Bernhard, Arnhart, Barnhardt, Burkhart, Bernat, Barna

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Where is the Barnhart family from?

You can see how Barnhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 161 Barnhart families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Barnhart's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barnhart families in 1911.
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What did your Barnhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Barnhart. 46% of Barnhart men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Barnhart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnhart were Income 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Income
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 82,000 census records available for the last name Barnhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnhart 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Barnhart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18,000 military records available for the last name Barnhart. For the veterans among your Barnhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnhart lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Barnhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barnhart in 1940 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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