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Branscom Family History

Branscom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Branscomb.

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


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Where is the Branscom family from?

You can see how Branscom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branscom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Branscom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Branscom family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Branscom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Branscom families in 1891.
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What did your Branscom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branscom. 42% of Branscom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Branscom women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Branscom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Branscom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branscom 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Branscom. 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 531 military records available for the last name Branscom. For the veterans among your Branscom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branscom lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Branscom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Branscom in 1956 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branscom 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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