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Brandman Family History

Brandman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name a derivative of Brand 6.

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


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Where is the Brandman family from?

You can see how Brandman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brandman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Brandman families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brandman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Brandman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandman 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 Brandman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brandman. 72% of Brandman 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
    72%
  • Drapery Shopkeeper
    29%

What Brandman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brandman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandman 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Brandman. 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 274 military records available for the last name Brandman. For the veterans among your Brandman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brandman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brandman in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brandman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brandman 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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