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Vilbrandt Family History

Vilbrandt 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: Milbrandt, Brandt, Virant, Hillebrandt, Hildebrandt, Hiltbrand, Brand

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Where is the Vilbrandt family from?

You can see how Vilbrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilbrandt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vilbrandt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilbrandt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vilbrandt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilbrandt 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 Vilbrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vilbrandt. 100% of Vilbrandt men worked as a Dairyman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dairyman
    100%

What Vilbrandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Vilbrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilbrandt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Vilbrandt. 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 47 military records available for the last name Vilbrandt. For the veterans among your Vilbrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilbrandt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Vilbrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vilbrandt in 1977 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vilbrandt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilbrandt 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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