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Branam Family History

Branam Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Branham.

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


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Where is the Branam family from?

You can see how Branam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Branam families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Branam's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Branam families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branam 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 Branam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branam. 25% of Branam men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Branam women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branam were Salesman and Nurse.

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Nurse
    7%

What Branam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Branam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branam 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Branam. 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 Branam. For the veterans among your Branam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branam lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Branam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Branam in 1943 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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