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Brandwood Family History

Brandwood Surname Meaning

from Brandwood in Spotland (Lancs) or less often Brandwood in Myddle (Shrops) or Brandwood End (Worcs). The place-names are from Middle English brende ‘burnt’ or a form related in meaning + wod(e) ‘wood’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brandwood family from?

You can see how Brandwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brandwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 309 Brandwood families living in Lancashire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Brandwood's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brandwood families in 1891.
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What did your Brandwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brandwood. 37% of Brandwood men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Brandwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brandwood were Fitter turner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    19%
  • Fitter turner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brandwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandwood 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Brandwood. 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 321 military records available for the last name Brandwood. For the veterans among your Brandwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandwood lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Brandwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brandwood in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 1998.

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