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Branaum Family History

Branaum 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: Branam, Brannum, Branum, Ranum, Branham, Braham, Tranum, Granum

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Where is the Branaum family from?

You can see how Branaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Branaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Branaum families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Branaum's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Branaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branaum 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 109 census records available for the last name Branaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branaum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Branaum. 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 40 military records available for the last name Branaum. For the veterans among your Branaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branaum lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Branaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Branaum in 1971 was 79, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branaum 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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