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Brandy Name Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Brandi and possibly also of German Brandwein . French: from a pet form of the personal name Brand of ancient Germanic origin.

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


Similar surnames: Brand, Branda, Braddy, Brandl, Brawdy, Brando, Brandt, Grandy, Brands

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Where is the Brandy family from?

You can see how Brandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brandy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Brandy families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Brandy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brandy families in 1891.
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What did your Brandy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brandy. 100% of Brandy men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Brandy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandy 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 990 immigration records available for the last name Brandy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brandy. For the veterans among your Brandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brandy in 1957 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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