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Branan Family History

Branan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Brannan from Mac Branáin.

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


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Where is the Branan family from?

You can see how Branan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Branan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Branan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Branan families in 1891.
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What did your Branan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branan. 22% of Branan men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Branan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branan were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Branan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branan 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Branan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Branan. For the veterans among your Branan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Branan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Branan in 1955 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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