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Branderhorst Family History

Branderhorst Surname 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: Vanderhorst, Brandhorst, Vanderhart, Brunkhorst, Batenhorst

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Where is the Branderhorst family from?

You can see how Branderhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branderhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Branderhorst families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Branderhorst's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Branderhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branderhorst 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 Branderhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Branderhorst. 75% of Branderhorst 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Operator
    25%

What Branderhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Branderhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branderhorst 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Branderhorst. 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 38 military records available for the last name Branderhorst. For the veterans among your Branderhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branderhorst lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Branderhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Branderhorst in 1947 was 31, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branderhorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branderhorst 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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