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Brann Family History

Brann Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): from a Brittonic Celtic personal name Bran (from bran ‘raven’). The name was imported to England from Brittany following the Norman Conquest.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): Hebrew acronym consisting of ben rabi ‘son of’ + the initials of some personal name such as Nachman, Nahum, or Nathan.

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


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Where is the Brann family from?

You can see how Brann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 69 Brann families living in Kent. This was about 23% of all the recorded Brann's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Brann families in 1891.
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What did your Brann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brann. 17% of Brann men worked as a Farm Carter and 72% of Brann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brann were Market Gardener Own Acco Heavy Worker and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farm Carter
    17%
  • Farmworker
    17%
  • Lorry Driver
    17%
  • Market Gardener Own Acco Heavy Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Teacher
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Brann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brann 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Brann. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Brann. For the veterans among your Brann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brann lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Brann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brann in 1942 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brann 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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