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Wehrenbrecht Family History

Wehrenbrecht 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: Weinbrecht, Ehrenreich, Eggebrecht, Fehrenbach, Heidebrecht

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Where is the Wehrenbrecht family from?

You can see how Wehrenbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrenbrecht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wehrenbrecht families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehrenbrecht's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wehrenbrecht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehrenbrecht 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 61 census records available for the last name Wehrenbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrenbrecht 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wehrenbrecht. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wehrenbrecht. For the veterans among your Wehrenbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrenbrecht lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Wehrenbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wehrenbrecht in 1967 was 71, and 57 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrenbrecht 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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