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Brandeis Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the Czech town of Brandýs, on the Labe (Elbe) river, called Brandeis in German.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Brandis, Brandes, Brander, Brandwein, Brandel, Brandli, Brandau

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Brandeis Family Origin

Where is the Brandeis family from?

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You can see how Brandeis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandeis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brandeis families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brandeis family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brandeis's in the UK. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Brandeis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandeis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Brandeis Family Occupations

What did your Brandeis ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Brandeis family was Comission Merch.. The most common Brandeis occupation in the USA was At Home. 11% of Brandeis's were At Homes. At Home, Cabinet Maker and Clothing Mcht were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Brandeis.

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  • At Home

    11%

  • Cabinet Maker

    11%

  • Clothing Mcht

    11%

  • Comission Merch.

    11%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brandeis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Brandeis Historical Records

What Brandeis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brandeis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandeis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brandeis. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brandeis. For the veterans among your Brandeis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Brandeis Life Expectancy

What is the average Brandeis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Brandeis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brandeis in 1944 was 32, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brandeis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brandeis 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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