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Branas Family History

Branas 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: Banas, Brands, Branam, Branan, Brand, Rana, Banks, Granat, Barabas

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Where is the Branas family from?

You can see how Branas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Branas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Branas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Branas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Branas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branas 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 Branas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Branas. 100% of Branas women worked as a Household 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

  • Household Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Branas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branas 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Branas. 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 78 military records available for the last name Branas. For the veterans among your Branas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Branas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Branas in 1964 was 61, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branas 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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