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Branann Family History

Branann 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: Branan, Brandon, Branson, Branton, Branden, Brabant, Brann, Branaman

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Where is the Branann family from?

You can see how Branann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Branann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Branann families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Branann's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Branann families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branann 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 59 census records available for the last name Branann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branann 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Branann. 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 Branann. For the veterans among your Branann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branann lifespan?

Average Branann life expectancy in 1983 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branann 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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