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Weichbrodt Family History

Weichbrodt Surname 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: Weisbrodt, Weisbrod, Weinhardt, Weichert, Weisbrot, Reichardt

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Where is the Weichbrodt family from?

You can see how Weichbrodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichbrodt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weichbrodt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Weichbrodt families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Weichbrodt's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Weichbrodt families in 1891.
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What did your Weichbrodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weichbrodt. 17% of Weichbrodt men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Physician
    17%
  • Farm Worker
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Weichbrodt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Weichbrodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichbrodt 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Weichbrodt. 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 489 military records available for the last name Weichbrodt. For the veterans among your Weichbrodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichbrodt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Weichbrodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Weichbrodt in 1959 was 56, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weichbrodt 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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