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Bransley Family History

Bransley 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: Brantley, Brandley, Wansley, Ansley, Hansley, Braley, Bradley

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Where is the Bransley family from?

You can see how Bransley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bransley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bransley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bransley families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bransley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bransley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bransley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bransley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bransley. 67% of Bransley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Underclothing Machinist
    34%

What Bransley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Bransley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bransley 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bransley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bransley. For the veterans among your Bransley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bransley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Bransley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bransley in 1976 was 68, and 67 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bransley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bransley 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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