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Barnheart Family History

Barnheart 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: Earnheart, Barnhart, Arnhart, Earnhart, Bernhart, Barnhardt, Barnhard

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Where is the Barnheart family from?

You can see how Barnheart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnheart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnheart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Barnheart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Barnheart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barnheart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnheart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnheart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnheart. 44% of Barnheart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barnheart women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barnheart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnheart 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Barnheart. 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 249 military records available for the last name Barnheart. For the veterans among your Barnheart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnheart lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Barnheart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barnheart in 1953 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

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