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Branby Family History

Branby 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: Granby, Bradby, Brandy, Brand, Raby, Branch, Braley, Graney, Bagby

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Where is the Branby family from?

You can see how Branby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Branby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Branby family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Branby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Branby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branby 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 Branby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bill Collector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Branby. 100% of Branby women worked as a Bill Collector.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bill Collector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Branby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branby 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Branby. 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 25 military records available for the last name Branby. For the veterans among your Branby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Branby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Branby in 1964 was 72, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branby 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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