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Brannam Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Brannan (see Brennan ).

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


Similar surnames: Brannum, Branam, Branum, Branom, Branham, Brandom, Bransom, Brannan

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Where is the Brannam family from?

You can see how Brannam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brannam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Brannam families living in Devon. This was about 22% of all the recorded Brannam's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Brannam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brannam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brannam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brannam. 100% of Brannam 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brannam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannam 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Brannam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 554 military records available for the last name Brannam. For the veterans among your Brannam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannam lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brannam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brannam in 1953 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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