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Braunhardt Family History

Braunhardt 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: Baumhardt, Brungardt, Barnhardt, Reinhardt, Manhardt, Brouhard

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Where is the Braunhardt family from?

You can see how Braunhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braunhardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Braunhardt family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braunhardt's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Braunhardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braunhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braunhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braunhardt. 100% of Braunhardt 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 79 census records available for the last name Braunhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braunhardt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Braunhardt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Braunhardt. For the veterans among your Braunhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braunhardt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Braunhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Braunhardt in 1970 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

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