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Vollbrecht Family History

Vollbrecht Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements folk ‘people’ + berht ‘bright famous’.Compare Fulbright.

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


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Where is the Vollbrecht family from?

You can see how Vollbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vollbrecht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vollbrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Vollbrecht families living in Wisconsin. This was about 24% of all the recorded Vollbrecht's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vollbrecht families in 1880.
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What did your Vollbrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vollbrecht. 100% of Vollbrecht 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vollbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vollbrecht 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vollbrecht. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vollbrecht. For the veterans among your Vollbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vollbrecht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vollbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Vollbrecht in 1962 was 89, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vollbrecht 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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