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Brandow Family History

Brandow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brandau.

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


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Where is the Brandow family from?

You can see how Brandow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brandow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Brandow families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brandow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brandow families in 1891.
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What did your Brandow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brandow. 80% of Brandow 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
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    20%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Brandow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandow 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Brandow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brandow. For the veterans among your Brandow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brandow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brandow in 1958 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brandow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brandow 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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