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Brantingham Surname Meaning

English (Durham): habitational name from Brantingham in East Yorkshire named in Old English as ‘the homestead (hām) of the people of Branta’.

It may also be interpreted as ‘homestead of the people living on a hillside’.

This interpretation is derived from Old English brant meaning ‘hillside steep slope’.

The name reflects the geographical features of the area and its historical inhabitants.

Such habitational names are common in English toponymy, providing insights into the past.

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


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You can see how Brantingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brantingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brantingham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Brantingham family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brantingham's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brantingham families in 1911.
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What did your Brantingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brantingham. 50% of Brantingham men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 175 immigration records available for the last name Brantingham. 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 246 military records available for the last name Brantingham. For the veterans among your Brantingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brantingham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brantingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brantingham in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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