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Branksome Family History

Branksome 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: Bransom, Branscome, Ransome, Branson, Branscomb, Braaksma, Brandsma

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Where is the Branksome family from?

You can see how Branksome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branksome family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Branksome family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Branksome's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Branksome families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branksome 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 258 census records available for the last name Branksome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branksome 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 immigration records available for the last name Branksome. 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 Branksome. For the veterans among your Branksome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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