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Armbrecht Family History

Armbrecht Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of Old High German arn ‘eagle’ or irmin ‘world great’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Armbrecht family from?

You can see how Armbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armbrecht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Armbrecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Armbrecht families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Armbrecht's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Armbrecht families in 1891.
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What did your Armbrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Armbrecht. 100% of Armbrecht women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Armbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armbrecht 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Armbrecht. 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 634 military records available for the last name Armbrecht. For the veterans among your Armbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armbrecht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Armbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Armbrecht in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armbrecht 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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