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Branyan Name Meaning

Scottish: phonetic spelling of the traditional pronunciation of Branzean an extinct surname first recorded as Branzane in 16th-century Dumfriesshire of unexplained etymology. The surname Branyan is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Branyon, Brandin, Branam, Brandon, Bragan, Branham, Bryan, Brannam

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Where is the Branyan family from?

You can see how Branyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Branyan families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Branyan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Branyan families in 1891.
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What did your Branyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branyan. 28% of Branyan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Branyan women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 155 immigration records available for the last name Branyan. 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 542 military records available for the last name Branyan. For the veterans among your Branyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branyan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Branyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Branyan in 1957 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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