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Branne Family History

Branne 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: Brann, Branner, Brannen, Braune, Brande, Brand, Brake, Ozanne, Raine

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Where is the Branne family from?

You can see how Branne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Branne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Branne families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Branne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Branne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branne 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 Branne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branne. 30% of Branne men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Branne women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branne were Interior Decorator and New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Interior Decorator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Branne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Branne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branne 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Branne. 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 93 military records available for the last name Branne. For the veterans among your Branne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Branne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Branne in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branne 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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