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Gerbrecht Family History

Gerbrecht 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: Gerbracht, Garbrecht, Giesbrecht, Elbrecht, Lebrecht, Gobrecht

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Where is the Gerbrecht family from?

You can see how Gerbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbrecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerbrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gerbrecht families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gerbrecht's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gerbrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbrecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Gerbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbrecht 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gerbrecht. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gerbrecht. For the veterans among your Gerbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbrecht lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Gerbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gerbrecht in 1961 was 56, and 68 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbrecht 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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