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Mildebrandt Family History

Mildebrandt 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: Hildebrandt, Hildebrand, Hillebrandt, Hildebrant, Hilderbrandt

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Where is the Mildebrandt family from?

You can see how Mildebrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mildebrandt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mildebrandt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mildebrandt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mildebrandt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mildebrandt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mildebrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mildebrandt. 50% of Mildebrandt men worked as a Farm 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Mildebrandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Mildebrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mildebrandt 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mildebrandt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mildebrandt. For the veterans among your Mildebrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mildebrandt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mildebrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mildebrandt in 1967 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mildebrandt 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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