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Brancheau Family History

Brancheau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Branchaud.

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


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Where is the Brancheau family from?

You can see how Brancheau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brancheau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Brancheau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Brancheau families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brancheau's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brancheau families in 1891.
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What did your Brancheau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brancheau. 25% of Brancheau men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Brancheau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brancheau were Foreman and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Blacksmith
    13%
  • Attendant
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Brancheau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brancheau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brancheau 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 Brancheau. 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 343 military records available for the last name Brancheau. For the veterans among your Brancheau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brancheau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brancheau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brancheau in 1960 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

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