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Ambrecht Family History

Ambrecht 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, Armbrecht, Hambrecht, Lambrecht, Aubrecht, Brecht, Elbrecht

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Where is the Ambrecht family from?

You can see how Ambrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambrecht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ambrecht families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ambrecht's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ambrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambrecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ambrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ambrecht. 100% of Ambrecht men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ambrecht women worked as a Librarian. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    100%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Ambrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambrecht 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ambrecht. 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 83 military records available for the last name Ambrecht. For the veterans among your Ambrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambrecht lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ambrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ambrecht in 1969 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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