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Brandell Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the personal name Brand 1 or the placename element brand ‘fire’ (see Brandin ) + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. Americanized form of German Brandel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Randell, Brandel, Blondell, Rendell, Sandell, Crandell, Briddell

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Where is the Brandell family from?

You can see how Brandell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brandell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Brandell family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brandell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Brandell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandell. 23% of Brandell men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Brandell women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brandell were Teacher and Dressmaker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brandell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandell 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Brandell. 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 268 military records available for the last name Brandell. For the veterans among your Brandell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brandell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brandell in 1944 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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