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Branbach Family History

Branbach 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: Branch, Gronbach, Brubach, Bambach, Brumbach, Banach, Balbach

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Where is the Branbach family from?

You can see how Branbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Branbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Branbach families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Branbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Branbach families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Branbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branbach 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Branbach. 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 8 military records available for the last name Branbach. For the veterans among your Branbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branbach lifespan?

Average Branbach life expectancy in 1980 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branbach 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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