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Brandell Family History

Brandell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the personal name Brand 1 or the placename element brand ‘fire’ (see Brandin) + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Americanized form of German Brandel.

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


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Where is the Brandell family from?

You can see how Brandell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brandell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Brandell families living in Suffolk. This was about 22% of all the recorded Brandell's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Brandell families in 1891.
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What did your Brandell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brandell. 100% of Brandell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brandell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandell 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Brandell. 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 268 military records available for the last name Brandell. For the veterans among your Brandell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brandell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brandell in 1944 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brandell 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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