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Brandiff Family History

Brandiff 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: Braniff, Brandis, Brandi, Brandin, Brand, Bandi, Brandon, Brander

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Where is the Brandiff family from?

You can see how Brandiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandiff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Brandiff families living in New Jersey. This was about 81% of all the recorded Brandiff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brandiff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brandiff. 100% of Brandiff men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Brandiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandiff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brandiff. 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 39 military records available for the last name Brandiff. For the veterans among your Brandiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandiff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Brandiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brandiff in 1968 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

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