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Elbrechter Family History

Elbrechter Surname 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: Elbrecht, Brecher, Albrecht, Brechtel, Becher, Richter, Lichter

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Where is the Elbrechter family from?

You can see how Elbrechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbrechter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbrechter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elbrechter family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elbrechter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elbrechter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Elbrechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbrechter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elbrechter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Elbrechter. For the veterans among your Elbrechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbrechter lifespan?

Average Elbrechter life expectancy in 1970 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbrechter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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