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Albreght Family History

Albreght 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: Albrecht, Albright, Elbrecht, Ahlbrecht, Allbright, Aubrecht

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Where is the Albreght family from?

You can see how Albreght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albreght family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Albreght families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Albreght families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Albreght's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Albreght families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albreght surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Albreght ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Albreght. 32% of Albreght men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Albreght women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Albreght were Farming and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Albreght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albreght 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Albreght. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Albreght. For the veterans among your Albreght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albreght lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Albreght life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Albreght in 1970 was 67, and 85 in 1997.

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