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Branner Name Meaning

Danish: variant of Brander . German: variant of Brantner .

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


Similar surnames: Brander, Bronner, Brenner, Brandner, Brauner, Rainer, Graner, Manner

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Where is the Branner family from?

You can see how Branner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Branner families living in Durham. This was about 17% of all the recorded Branner's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Branner families in 1891.
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What did your Branner 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 Branner. 100% of Branner men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Branner 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Branner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Branner. For the veterans among your Branner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Branner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branner in 1956 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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