Brankovich Family History

Brankovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Branković. Slovenian Brankovič: patronymic from a pet form of personal names based on the Slavic element bran ‘to defend’.

It ultimately derives from Old Slavic branъ ‘defence’, which conveys a sense of protection and strength.

Examples of names that incorporate this element include Branislav, which reflects similar meanings of defense and protection.

The name Branković and its variations are commonly found in Slavic cultures, highlighting the importance of heritage.

As such, this name carries with it cultural significance and historical roots that are deeply embedded in the Slavic linguistic tradition.

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

252	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
102	Military Records
63	Immigration Records
87	Census and Voter Lists
107	Member Trees

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Where is the Brankovich family from?

You can see how Brankovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brankovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brankovich family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brankovich's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brankovich families in 1920.

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What did your Brankovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brankovich.

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Census Record

There are 87 census records available for the last name Brankovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brankovich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 63 immigration records available for the last name Brankovich. 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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Military Records

There are 102 military records available for the last name Brankovich. For the veterans among your Brankovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brankovich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Brankovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brankovich in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2001.

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Brankovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Branković. Slovenian Brankovič: patronymic from a pet form of personal names based on the Slavic element bran ‘to defend’.

It ultimately derives from Old Slavic branъ ‘defence’, which conveys a sense of protection and strength.

Examples of names that incorporate this element include Branislav, which reflects similar meanings of defense and protection.

The name Branković and its variations are commonly found in Slavic cultures, highlighting the importance of heritage.

As such, this name carries with it cultural significance and historical roots that are deeply embedded in the Slavic linguistic tradition.

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

Where is the Brankovich family from?

What did your Brankovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brankovich.

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.

Laborer

100%

What Brankovich family records will you find?

What is the average Brankovich lifespan?

Brankovich Family History

Brankovich Surname Meaning

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Brankovich Surname Meaning

611 record(s) for Brankovich

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Passenger List

Military Records

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