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Brandberg Family History

Brandberg 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: Brander, Sandberg, Granberg, Brandenberg, Tandberg, Tranberg

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Where is the Brandberg family from?

You can see how Brandberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brandberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Brandberg families living in Michigan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Brandberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Brandberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandberg 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 Brandberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandberg. 56% of Brandberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brandberg women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brandberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Brandberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandberg 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Brandberg. 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 47 military records available for the last name Brandberg. For the veterans among your Brandberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brandberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brandberg in 1962 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brandberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brandberg 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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