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Branstetter Name Meaning

Altered form of German Brandstetter .

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


Similar surnames: Brandstetter, Stetter, Rastetter, Hoffstetter, Hostetter, Hufstetler

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Where is the Branstetter family from?

You can see how Branstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branstetter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Branstetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Branstetter families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Branstetter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Branstetter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branstetter 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 Branstetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branstetter. 30% of Branstetter men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Branstetter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branstetter were Labor and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Branstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branstetter 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Branstetter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Branstetter. For the veterans among your Branstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branstetter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Branstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Branstetter in 1953 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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