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Brandhorst Name Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places called Brandhorst in Westphalia and Saxony-Anhalt the element -horst denoting a thicket or a hillock in a swamp.

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


Similar surnames: Langhorst, Lindhorst, Windhorst, Barhorst, Bronkhorst, Brunkhorst

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Where is the Brandhorst family from?

You can see how Brandhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandhorst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brandhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Brandhorst families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Brandhorst's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brandhorst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandhorst. 36% of Brandhorst men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Brandhorst women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brandhorst were Mechanic and Shoe Work. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Foreman
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    42%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Shoe Work
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brandhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandhorst 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Brandhorst. 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 804 military records available for the last name Brandhorst. For the veterans among your Brandhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandhorst lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Brandhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brandhorst in 1942 was 38, and 83 in 2003.

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