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Branz Family History

Branz Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Brand German: from a Germanized Slavic vernacular derivative (or from its pet form) of the Latin personal name Franciscus (see Francis compare below).

Germanized form of Slovenian Branc: variant of Franc an equivalent of Francis.

Alternatively perhaps in some cases from a pet form of personal names based on the Slavic element bran ‘to defend’ (see Brankovich).

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


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Where is the Branz family from?

You can see how Branz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Branz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Branz family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Branz's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Branz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branz 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 Branz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branz. 28% of Branz men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Branz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branz were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Branz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branz 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Branz. 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 386 military records available for the last name Branz. For the veterans among your Branz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Branz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Branz in 1957 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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