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Brabandt Family History

Brabandt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brabant, Braband, Brandt, Drabant, Brand, Brabazon, Breland, Branda

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Where is the Brabandt family from?

You can see how Brabandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabandt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brabandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Brabandt families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brabandt's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Brabandt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabandt 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 Brabandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brabandt. 34% of Brabandt men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Brabandt women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Brabandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Brabandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabandt 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Brabandt. 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 277 military records available for the last name Brabandt. For the veterans among your Brabandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabandt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Brabandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brabandt in 1964 was 59, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabandt 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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