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Brandenstein Family History

Brandenstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places in central Germany particularly castles named Brandenstein.

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


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Where is the Brandenstein family from?

You can see how Brandenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brandenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Brandenstein families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brandenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brandenstein families in 1880.
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What did your Brandenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandenstein. 32% of Brandenstein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Brandenstein women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brandenstein were Handy Man and Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Handy Man
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Brandenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brandenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandenstein 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Brandenstein. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Brandenstein. For the veterans among your Brandenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandenstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brandenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brandenstein in 1960 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brandenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brandenstein 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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