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Brandert Family History

Brandert 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: Brander, Brandel, Branden, Gradert, Brender, Bangert, Brandt, Bankert

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Where is the Brandert family from?

You can see how Brandert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brandert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Brandert families living in Nebraska. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brandert's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Brandert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brandert. 34% of Brandert men 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
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Brandert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandert 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brandert. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brandert. For the veterans among your Brandert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Brandert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brandert in 1966 was 56, and 84 in 1997.

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