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Barnholdt Family History

Barnholdt 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: Bornholdt, Barnhardt, Barthold, Arnholt, Arnhold, Arnold, Barnhill

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Where is the Barnholdt family from?

You can see how Barnholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnholdt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnholdt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Barnholdt families living in Kansas. This was about 37% of all the recorded Barnholdt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Barnholdt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnholdt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnholdt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barnholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnholdt 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Barnholdt. 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 116 military records available for the last name Barnholdt. For the veterans among your Barnholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnholdt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Barnholdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barnholdt in 1951 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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