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Branbury Family History

Branbury 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: Bradbury, Banbury, Hanbury, Bradburn, Danbury, Stanbury, Rasbury

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Where is the Branbury family from?

You can see how Branbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Branbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Branbury family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Branbury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Branbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Branbury. 100% of Branbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Branbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branbury 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Branbury. 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 10 military records available for the last name Branbury. For the veterans among your Branbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branbury lifespan?

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