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Gottbrecht Family History

Gottbrecht 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: Gobrecht, Vollbrecht, Giesbrecht, Obrecht, Garbrecht, Volbrecht

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Where is the Gottbrecht family from?

You can see how Gottbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottbrecht family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gottbrecht families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gottbrecht's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gottbrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottbrecht 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 76 census records available for the last name Gottbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottbrecht 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gottbrecht. 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 361 military records available for the last name Gottbrecht. For the veterans among your Gottbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottbrecht lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Gottbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gottbrecht in 1972 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gottbrecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottbrecht 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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