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Brandstadt Family History

Brandstadt 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: Branstad, Sandstedt, Bronstad, Brandsma, Angstadt, Bramstedt

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Where is the Brandstadt family from?

You can see how Brandstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandstadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brandstadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brandstadt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brandstadt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brandstadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandstadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brandstadt. 100% of Brandstadt women worked as a 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Brandstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandstadt 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Brandstadt. 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 101 military records available for the last name Brandstadt. For the veterans among your Brandstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandstadt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Brandstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Brandstadt in 1970 was 94, and 65 in 2003.

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