This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Braniff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Braniff Family History

Braniff Surname Meaning

Irish (Down): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Branduibh ‘descendant of Brandubh’ a personal name composed of the elements bran ‘raven’ + dubh ‘black’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Braniff family from?

You can see how Braniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braniff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Braniff families living in Cumberland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Braniff's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Braniff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braniff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Braniff 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 Braniff. 50% of Braniff men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Braniff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braniff were Public Works Contractors Lab and Unpaid Domestic.

View Census Data for Braniff | Data not to scale

*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
    50%
  • Public Works Contractors Lab
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

What Braniff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Braniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braniff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Braniff

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Braniff. 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.

View all Braniff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 682 military records available for the last name Braniff. For the veterans among your Braniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Braniff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Braniff family history

Discover More

What is the average Braniff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Braniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Braniff in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braniff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braniff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Braniff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial