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Weinbrecht Family History

Weinbrecht Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of wini ‘friend’ + berht ‘famous bright’.

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


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Where is the Weinbrecht family from?

You can see how Weinbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinbrecht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinbrecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Weinbrecht families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Weinbrecht's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weinbrecht families in 1880.
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What did your Weinbrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinbrecht. 20% of Weinbrecht men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Weinbrecht women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinbrecht were Patrolman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%
  • Patrolman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Weinbrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Weinbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinbrecht 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Weinbrecht. 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 216 military records available for the last name Weinbrecht. For the veterans among your Weinbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinbrecht lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weinbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weinbrecht in 1955 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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