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Bransom Family History

Bransom Name Meaning

English: variant of Branson .

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


Similar surnames: Branom, Branscom, Brandom, Branson, Brabson, Branam, Brandon, Ransome

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Where is the Bransom family from?

You can see how Bransom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bransom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bransom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Bransom families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Bransom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bransom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bransom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bransom 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 Bransom. 100% of Bransom men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Bransom 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
    70%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bransom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bransom 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Bransom. 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 802 military records available for the last name Bransom. For the veterans among your Bransom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bransom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bransom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bransom in 1962 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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