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Brecht Family History

Brecht Surname Meaning

South German: from a short form of any of various personal names formed with ancient Germanic berht ‘bright famous’ as the second element, for example Albrecht.

Ruprecht.

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


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Where is the Brecht family from?

You can see how Brecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brecht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Brecht families living in Essex. This was about 85% of all the recorded Brecht's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Brecht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brecht 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 Brecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brecht. 100% of Brecht men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Brecht 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Brecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brecht 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Brecht. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Brecht. For the veterans among your Brecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brecht lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brecht in 1955 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brecht 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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