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Barndt Family History

Barndt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Berndt.

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


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Where is the Barndt family from?

You can see how Barndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barndt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barndt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Barndt families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Barndt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barndt families in 1911.
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What did your Barndt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barndt. 19% of Barndt men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Barndt women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barndt were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    22%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Barndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barndt 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Barndt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barndt. For the veterans among your Barndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barndt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Barndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Barndt in 1949 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barndt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barndt 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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