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Branger Family History

Branger 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: Pranger, Brander, Ranger, Brager, Granger, Brunger, Braeger, Branner

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Where is the Branger family from?

You can see how Branger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Branger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Branger families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Branger's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Branger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Branger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branger. 39% of Branger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Branger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branger were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Branger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Branger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branger 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Branger. 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 111 military records available for the last name Branger. For the veterans among your Branger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Branger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Branger in 1960 was 64, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branger 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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