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Earnhardt Family History

Earnhardt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehrenhardt a variant of Ehrhardt.

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


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Where is the Earnhardt family from?

You can see how Earnhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Earnhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Earnhardt families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Earnhardt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Earnhardt families in 1911.
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What did your Earnhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Earnhardt. 17% of Earnhardt men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Earnhardt women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earnhardt were Painter and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    20%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Earnhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnhardt 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Earnhardt. 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 Earnhardt. For the veterans among your Earnhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnhardt lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Earnhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Earnhardt in 1942 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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