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Brandenberg Family History

Brandenberg Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name from any of several minor places called Brandenberg for example in Bavaria and Rhineland.

German: in some cases probably also a variant of Brandenburg.

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


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Where is the Brandenberg family from?

You can see how Brandenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brandenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Brandenberg families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brandenberg's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Brandenberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandenberg 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 Brandenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandenberg. 21% of Brandenberg men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Brandenberg women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brandenberg were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Brandenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brandenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandenberg 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Brandenberg. 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 825 military records available for the last name Brandenberg. For the veterans among your Brandenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brandenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brandenberg in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brandenberg 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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