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Branberg Family History

Branberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Granberg, Tranberg, Brander, Bamberg, Kronberg, Ramberg, Bromberg

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Where is the Branberg family from?

You can see how Branberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Branberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Branberg families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Branberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Branberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branberg 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 Branberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branberg. 50% of Branberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Branberg women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Paper Harger
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Branberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Branberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branberg 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Branberg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Branberg. For the veterans among your Branberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Branberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Branberg in 1956 was 80, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branberg 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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