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Brannes Family History

Brannes 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: Brandes, Branner, Brannen, Barnes, Raines, Bradner, Brander, Brenner

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Where is the Brannes family from?

You can see how Brannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brannes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Brannes family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brannes's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Brannes families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brannes 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 81 census records available for the last name Brannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brannes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brannes. For the veterans among your Brannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannes lifespan?

Average Brannes life expectancy in 1994 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brannes 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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