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Burnhardt Family History

Burnhardt 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: Bernhardt, Burchardt, Barnhardt, Burkhardt, Burghardt, Bernhard

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Where is the Burnhardt family from?

You can see how Burnhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnhardt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burnhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Burnhardt families living in Missouri. This was about 27% of all the recorded Burnhardt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Burnhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burnhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnhardt. 43% of Burnhardt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burnhardt women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Burnhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnhardt 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Burnhardt. 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 98 military records available for the last name Burnhardt. For the veterans among your Burnhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnhardt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Burnhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Burnhardt in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2002.

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