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Albrethsen Family History

Albrethsen 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: Albertsen, Albritton, Blethen, Albertson, Albrecht, Althen, Alfredson

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Where is the Albrethsen family from?

You can see how Albrethsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albrethsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Albrethsen families living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Albrethsen's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Albrethsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albrethsen 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 Albrethsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Albrethsen. 50% of Albrethsen men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Albrethsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Albrethsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albrethsen 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Albrethsen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Albrethsen. For the veterans among your Albrethsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albrethsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Albrethsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Albrethsen in 1968 was 76, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Albrethsen 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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