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Branche Family History

Branche Surname Meaning

French: topographic name or nickname from Old French branche ‘branch’ (from Late Latin branca ‘foot paw’) of uncertain application (compare German Zweig); or a habitational name from (La) Branche, the name of several places in various parts of France.

As a topographic name, it may have denoted someone who lived in a wooded place. Compare also Labranche.

English: variant of Branch, a cognate of 1 above.

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


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You can see how Branche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Branche families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Branche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Branche families in 1891.
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What did your Branche ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 931 immigration records available for the last name Branche. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Branche. For the veterans among your Branche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branche lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Branche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Branche in 1951 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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