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Bearndt Family History

Bearndt 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: Berndt, Barndt, Beard, Bernat, Bendt, Brandt, Arndt, Gerndt, Bernot

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Where is the Bearndt family from?

You can see how Bearndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearndt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bearndt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Bearndt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bearndt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bearndt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearndt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bearndt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Bearndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearndt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bearndt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bearndt. For the veterans among your Bearndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearndt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Bearndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bearndt in 1963 was 92, and 86 in 1998.

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