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Volbrecht Family History

Volbrecht Surname Meaning

German: variant of Vollbrecht.

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


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Where is the Volbrecht family from?

You can see how Volbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volbrecht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Volbrecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Volbrecht families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Volbrecht's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Volbrecht families in 1891.
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What did your Volbrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volbrecht. 38% of Volbrecht men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Volbrecht women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Volbrecht were Farm Laborer and Attendant.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Crane Operator
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%

What Volbrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Volbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volbrecht 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Volbrecht. 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 415 military records available for the last name Volbrecht. For the veterans among your Volbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volbrecht lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Volbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Volbrecht in 1960 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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