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Branstein Family History

Branstein 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, Bronstein, Bernstein, Ornstein, Brandwein, Blaustein

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Where is the Branstein family from?

You can see how Branstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Branstein families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Branstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Branstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branstein 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 Branstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branstein. 24% of Branstein men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Branstein women worked as a Dress Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branstein were Manager and Seamstress. .

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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
    24%
  • Furrier
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Manager
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Branstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branstein 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Branstein. 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 22 military records available for the last name Branstein. For the veterans among your Branstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branstein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Branstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Branstein in 1973 was 69, and 91 in 2002.

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