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Brychta Family History

Brychta Name 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: Buchta, Bracht, Brecht, Obrochta, Beschta, Brach, Bright, Arocha

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Where is the Brychta family from?

You can see how Brychta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brychta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brychta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Brychta families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Brychta's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Brychta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brychta 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 Brychta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brychta. 38% of Brychta men worked as a Farming and 34% of Brychta women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brychta were Mechanic and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Farming
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Mechanic
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Brychta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brychta 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Brychta. 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 186 military records available for the last name Brychta. For the veterans among your Brychta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brychta lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brychta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brychta in 1960 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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