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Brandtner Family History

Brandtner 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: Brantner, Brandner, Bradner, Brander, Branner, Brandon, Brenner

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Where is the Brandtner family from?

You can see how Brandtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandtner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brandtner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brandtner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brandtner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brandtner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandtner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brandtner. 50% of Brandtner men worked as a Foreman. .

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Brandtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandtner 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Brandtner. 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 373 military records available for the last name Brandtner. For the veterans among your Brandtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandtner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brandtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brandtner in 1956 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

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