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Brandel Family History

Brandel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Brand. It is also found in France (Alsace).

Americanized form of South German Brändle (see Brandle).

Swedish: variant of Brandell.

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


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Where is the Brandel family from?

You can see how Brandel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brandel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Brandel families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brandel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brandel families in 1911.
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What did your Brandel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brandel. 50% of Brandel men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Brandel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brandel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brandel. 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 Brandel. For the veterans among your Brandel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brandel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brandel in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brandel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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