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Branscome Name Meaning

English: variant of Branscomb .

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


Similar surnames: Branscom, Branscum, Branscomb, Bransom, Ransome, Bascomb, Rascoe

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Where is the Branscome family from?

You can see how Branscome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branscome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Branscome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Branscome family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Branscome's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Branscome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branscome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Branscome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branscome. 25% of Branscome men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Branscome women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branscome were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
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What Branscome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Branscome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branscome 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Branscome. 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 587 military records available for the last name Branscome. For the veterans among your Branscome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branscome lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Branscome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Branscome in 1940 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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