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Brandano Family History

Brandano Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brandao, Brandon, Branden, Branda, Brando, Brandau, Brancato

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Where is the Brandano family from?

You can see how Brandano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Brandano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Brandano families living in Massachusetts. This was about 13% of all the recorded Brandano's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Brandano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandano. 67% of Brandano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brandano women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Loader
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Brandano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandano 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Brandano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Brandano. For the veterans among your Brandano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandano lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Brandano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brandano in 1968 was 64, and 60 in 2004.

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