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Branco Family History

Branco Surname Meaning

Portuguese: nickname for a man with white or fair hair or a pale complexion from branco ‘white’.

Italian: habitational name from any of the places called Branco; or in some cases a male form of Branca.

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


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Where is the Branco family from?

You can see how Branco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Branco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Branco families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Branco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Branco families in 1891.
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What did your Branco ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Trav Textile and Shorthand Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Branco. 100% of Branco men worked as a Commercial Trav Textile and 100% of Branco women worked as a Shorthand Typist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commercial Trav Textile
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Shorthand Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Branco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branco 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Branco. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Branco. For the veterans among your Branco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branco lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Branco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branco in 1949 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branco 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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