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Brachendorf Family History

Brachendorf 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: Tischendorf, Teschendorf, Beckendorf, Brackenbury, Schoendorf

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Where is the Brachendorf family from?

You can see how Brachendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brachendorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brachendorf families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Brachendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brachendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brachendorf 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 Brachendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brachendorf. 100% of Brachendorf men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Brachendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Brachendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brachendorf 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brachendorf. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brachendorf. For the veterans among your Brachendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brachendorf lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Brachendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brachendorf in 1975 was 74, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brachendorf 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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