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Brandl Name Meaning

South German (rarely Brändl): from a pet form of the personal name Brand

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


Similar surnames: Brandel, Brandle, Brand, Branda, Brando, Brands, Brandt, Brank

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Where is the Brandl family from?

You can see how Brandl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brandl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Brandl families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brandl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brandl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brandl. 29% of Brandl men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Brandl women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brandl were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Packer
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brandl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brandl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Brandl. For the veterans among your Brandl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brandl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brandl in 1956 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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