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Barnhorst Family History

Barnhorst 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: Barhorst, Bornhorst, Barnhouse, Berghorst, Batenhorst, Barkhurst

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Where is the Barnhorst family from?

You can see how Barnhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Barnhorst families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnhorst's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Barnhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnhorst 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 Barnhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Upholstery Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnhorst. 75% of Barnhorst men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barnhorst women worked as an Upholstery Worker.

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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
    75%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Upholstery Worker
    100%

What Barnhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Barnhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnhorst 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Barnhorst. 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 117 military records available for the last name Barnhorst. For the veterans among your Barnhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnhorst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barnhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Barnhorst in 1966 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnhorst ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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