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Branchau Family History

Branchau 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: Brancheau, Branchaud, Branch, Branham, Branca, Branche, Brandau

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Where is the Branchau family from?

You can see how Branchau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branchau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Branchau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Branchau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Branchau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Branchau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branchau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Branchau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branchau 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Branchau. 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 13 military records available for the last name Branchau. For the veterans among your Branchau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branchau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Branchau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Branchau in 1968 was 71, and 103 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branchau 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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