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Branke Family History

Branke 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: Brake, Brunke, Brakke, Pranke, Brank, Brenke, Ranke, Franke, Blanke

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Where is the Branke family from?

You can see how Branke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Branke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Branke families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Branke's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Branke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branke 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 352 census records available for the last name Branke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branke 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Branke. 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 115 military records available for the last name Branke. For the veterans among your Branke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Branke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Branke in 1970 was 71, and 103 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branke 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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