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Brandish Name Meaning

from Middle English *braundis *braundish ‘an act of brandishing a flourish or wave (especially of a weapon)’. The noun which derives from the verb braundis braundish ‘to brandish flourish wave about’ is not noted before 1601 in OED.perhaps also a variant of Brundish .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Brandis, Bradish, Standish, Brandeis, Brandes, Brindisi, Brands

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Where is the Brandish family from?

You can see how Brandish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brandish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Brandish families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brandish's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brandish families in 1880.
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What did your Brandish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brandish. 100% of Brandish men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 89% of Brandish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brandish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandish 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Brandish. 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 117 military records available for the last name Brandish. For the veterans among your Brandish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Brandish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brandish in 1964 was 73, and 74 in 1991.

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