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Lebrecht Family History

Lebrecht Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements liut ‘people tribe’ + berht ‘bright shining’.

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


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Where is the Lebrecht family from?

You can see how Lebrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebrecht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lebrecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lebrecht family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lebrecht's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Lebrecht families in 1911.
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What did your Lebrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lebrecht. 21% of Lebrecht men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Lebrecht women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lebrecht were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    21%
  • Lawyer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Lebrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lebrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebrecht 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lebrecht. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lebrecht. For the veterans among your Lebrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebrecht lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lebrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lebrecht in 1946 was 43, and 63 in 2004.

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