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Gisbrecht Family History

Gisbrecht 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: Giesbrecht, Liebrecht, Garbrecht, Siebrecht, Gobrecht, Albrecht

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Where is the Gisbrecht family from?

You can see how Gisbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisbrecht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gisbrecht families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Gisbrecht families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisbrecht's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gisbrecht families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisbrecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Gisbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisbrecht 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Gisbrecht. 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 Gisbrecht. For the veterans among your Gisbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisbrecht lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gisbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gisbrecht in 1973 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisbrecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisbrecht 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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