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Origins of the Brandt surname

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About the Brandts

We have a total number of 5925 records for people with the last name Brandt.

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Where do most Brandts live?

In 1921, most Brandts lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brandts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,350 records for the Brandt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.

Who were Brandts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Brandts.

What are the most common Brandt first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Brandt family members

Common jobs for Brandts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Brandts in 1921
Living On Own Means

8

Sawyer

6

None

5

General Servant

4

Tailoress

4

Common Male occupations for Brandts in 1921
Farm Hands

57

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

56

General Farmers

49

Tinsmiths

35

Clerks

23

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