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Ehrbrecht Family History

Ehrbrecht 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: Elbrecht, Garbrecht, Ahlbrecht, Engbrecht, Albrecht, Brecht

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Where is the Ehrbrecht family from?

You can see how Ehrbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrbrecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrbrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ehrbrecht families living in Michigan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ehrbrecht's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ehrbrecht families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Ehrbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrbrecht 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ehrbrecht. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ehrbrecht. For the veterans among your Ehrbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrbrecht lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Ehrbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ehrbrecht in 1972 was 87, and 39 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrbrecht 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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