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Banhard Family History

Banhard 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: Bankard, Barnhard, Bachar, Bernhard, Bayard, Bongard, Tankard

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Where is the Banhard family from?

You can see how Banhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banhard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Banhard families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Banhard's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Banhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Banhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banhard. 100% of Banhard men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Banhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banhard 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Banhard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Banhard. For the veterans among your Banhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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