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Brandmeyer Name Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer ) who farmed land that had been cleared by burning (see Brandt ).

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


Similar surnames: Brinkmeyer, Sandmeyer, Brammeier, Brunmeier, Brockmeyer, Grundmeier

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Where is the Brandmeyer family from?

You can see how Brandmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandmeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brandmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brandmeyer family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Brandmeyer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Brandmeyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandmeyer. 46% of Brandmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brandmeyer women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Butcher
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brandmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandmeyer 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Brandmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 263 military records available for the last name Brandmeyer. For the veterans among your Brandmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandmeyer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brandmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brandmeyer in 1959 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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