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Brannstein Family History

Brannstein 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: Braunstein, Brandenstein, Brownstein, Bronstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Brannstein family from?

You can see how Brannstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Brannstein families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brannstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brannstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brannstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brannstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brannstein. 69% of Brannstein men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Brannstein women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brannstein were Manager and Salesgirl. .

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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

  • Salesman
    69%
  • Shipping Clerk
    11%
  • Manufacturer
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Salesgirl
    14%
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Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Brannstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannstein 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Brannstein. 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 28 military records available for the last name Brannstein. For the veterans among your Brannstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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