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Brandman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name a derivative of Brand 6.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Franzman, Branden, Bronfman, Rayman, Waldman, Brickman, Brandon

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Where is the Brandman family from?

You can see how Brandman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brandman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Brandman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brandman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brandman families in 1880.
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What did your Brandman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dancer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandman. 42% of Brandman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Brandman women worked as a Dancer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brandman were Operator and Clerk. .

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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
    42%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dancer
    25%
  • Sales Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brandman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandman 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Brandman. 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 274 military records available for the last name Brandman. For the veterans among your Brandman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brandman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brandman in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

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