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Gobrecht Family History

Gobrecht Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gobert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gobrecht family from?

You can see how Gobrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gobrecht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gobrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gobrecht families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gobrecht's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gobrecht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gobrecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gobrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gobrecht. 15% of Gobrecht men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gobrecht women worked as a Salesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gobrecht were Foreman and Winder.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Musician
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Winder
    25%

What Gobrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gobrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gobrecht 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Gobrecht. 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 335 military records available for the last name Gobrecht. For the veterans among your Gobrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gobrecht lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Gobrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gobrecht in 1956 was 57, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gobrecht 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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