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Branchaud Family History

Branchaud Surname Meaning

French: shortened form of Branchereau (and in North America an altered form of this) a diminutive of the old personal name Brancher a regional derivative (via Latin Brancatius) of the Latin name Pancratius (see Pankratz).

The surname Branchaud is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Branchaud family from?

You can see how Branchaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branchaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Branchaud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Branchaud families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Branchaud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Branchaud families in 1891.
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What did your Branchaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branchaud. 39% of Branchaud men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Branchaud women worked as a Librarian. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branchaud were Farmer and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Branchaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branchaud 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Branchaud. 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 325 military records available for the last name Branchaud. For the veterans among your Branchaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branchaud lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Branchaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Branchaud in 1944 was 30, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branchaud 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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