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Obrecht Family History

Obrecht Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ōd ‘possession’ + berht ‘bright famous’. Alternatively a variant of Albrecht.

This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Compare Obert.

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


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Where is the Obrecht family from?

You can see how Obrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrecht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Obrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Obrecht families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Obrecht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Obrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obrecht. 51% of Obrecht men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Obrecht women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obrecht were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    51%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Obrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Obrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrecht 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Obrecht. 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 837 military records available for the last name Obrecht. For the veterans among your Obrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrecht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Obrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Obrecht in 1962 was 96, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obrecht 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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