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Brandner Family History

Brandner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brantner.

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


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Where is the Brandner family from?

You can see how Brandner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brandner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Brandner families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brandner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Brandner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandner 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 Brandner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandner. 43% of Brandner men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Brandner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brandner were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Typist
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

What Brandner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brandner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brandner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brandner. For the veterans among your Brandner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brandner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brandner in 1944 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brandner 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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