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Elbrecht Family History

Elbrecht Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agil ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elbrecht family from?

You can see how Elbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbrecht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Elbrecht family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elbrecht's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Elbrecht families in 1891.
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What did your Elbrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elbrecht. 32% of Elbrecht 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Elbrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbrecht 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Elbrecht. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 323 military records available for the last name Elbrecht. For the veterans among your Elbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbrecht lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Elbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elbrecht in 1953 was 27, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbrecht ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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