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Branchen Family History

Branchen 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: Branche, Bracken, Branch, Branden, Bratcher, Bracher, Blancher

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Where is the Branchen family from?

You can see how Branchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branchen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Branchen family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Branchen's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Branchen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Branchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branchen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Branchen. 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 46 military records available for the last name Branchen. For the veterans among your Branchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branchen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Branchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Branchen in 1969 was 61, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branchen 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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