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Earhart Family History

Earhart Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehrhardt .

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


Similar surnames: Earnhart, Ehrhart, Gearhart, Erhart, Earnhardt, Arehart, Carhart

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Where is the Earhart family from?

You can see how Earhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earhart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Earhart families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Earhart's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Earhart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Earhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Earhart. 50% of Earhart men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Earhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earhart 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Earhart. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Earhart. For the veterans among your Earhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earhart lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Earhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Earhart in 1954 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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