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Barnhisel Family History

Barnhisel Surname Meaning

Variant of Bernheisel a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Barnhisel family from?

You can see how Barnhisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnhisel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnhisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Barnhisel families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Barnhisel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barnhisel families in 1840.
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What did your Barnhisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnhisel. 50% of Barnhisel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barnhisel women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Barnhisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnhisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnhisel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Barnhisel. 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 116 military records available for the last name Barnhisel. For the veterans among your Barnhisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnhisel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Barnhisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barnhisel in 1962 was 86, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnhisel 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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