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Garbrecht Name Meaning

German: variant of Gerbert (see Gerbracht ).

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


Similar surnames: Gerbracht, Gobrecht, Lambrecht, Aubrecht, Siebrecht, Volbrecht

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Where is the Garbrecht family from?

You can see how Garbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbrecht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garbrecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Garbrecht families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Garbrecht's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garbrecht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbrecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garbrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garbrecht. 29% of Garbrecht men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Garbrecht women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garbrecht were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbrecht 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Garbrecht. 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 386 military records available for the last name Garbrecht. For the veterans among your Garbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbrecht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Garbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garbrecht in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

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