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Branaka Family History

Branaka 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: Granata, Tanaka, Branca, Branda, Branaman, Banka, Brank, Muranaka

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Where is the Branaka family from?

You can see how Branaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branaka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Branaka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Branaka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Branaka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Branaka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branaka 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 64 census records available for the last name Branaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branaka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Branaka. 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 35 military records available for the last name Branaka. For the veterans among your Branaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branaka lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Branaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Branaka in 1973 was 71, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branaka 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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