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Bookhardt Family History

Bookhardt Name 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: Brookhart, Borchardt, Burkhardt, Bosshardt, Lockhart, Bouchard

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Where is the Bookhardt family from?

You can see how Bookhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bookhardt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bookhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bookhardt families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bookhardt's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bookhardt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bookhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bookhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bookhardt. 58% of Bookhardt men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Bookhardt women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bookhardt were Farm Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Bookhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bookhardt 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bookhardt. 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 385 military records available for the last name Bookhardt. For the veterans among your Bookhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bookhardt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bookhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bookhardt in 1966 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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