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Barnhard Family History

Barnhard Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Barnhart. Compare Barnard. Americanized form of German Bernhard or Bernhardt.

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


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Where is the Barnhard family from?

You can see how Barnhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Barnhard families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Barnhard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barnhard families in 1911.
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What did your Barnhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnhard. 26% of Barnhard men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Barnhard women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barnhard were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barnhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnhard 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Barnhard. 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 718 military records available for the last name Barnhard. For the veterans among your Barnhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnhard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Barnhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barnhard in 1954 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnhard 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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