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Brandshaw Family History

Brandshaw 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: Bradshaw, Cranshaw, Brandsma, Brayshaw, Ranshaw, Crankshaw, Bagshaw

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Where is the Brandshaw family from?

You can see how Brandshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Brandshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brandshaw families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brandshaw's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Brandshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brandshaw. 100% of Brandshaw 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Brandshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandshaw 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brandshaw. 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 32 military records available for the last name Brandshaw. For the veterans among your Brandshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandshaw lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Brandshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brandshaw in 1998 was 74, and 61 in 2004.

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