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Wilbrecht Family History

Wilbrecht 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, Elbrecht, Liebrecht, Weinbrecht, Ahlbrecht, Volbrecht

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Where is the Wilbrecht family from?

You can see how Wilbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilbrecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilbrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wilbrecht families living in Minnesota. This was about 72% of all the recorded Wilbrecht's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wilbrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilbrecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilbrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilbrecht. 34% of Wilbrecht men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Wilbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilbrecht 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wilbrecht. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wilbrecht. For the veterans among your Wilbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilbrecht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilbrecht in 1963 was 82, and 99 in 2004.

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