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Branning Family History

Branning Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Brand 1 the suffix -ing denoting affiliation i.e. ‘follower of Brand’.

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


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Where is the Branning family from?

You can see how Branning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Branning families living in Suffolk. This was about 15% of all the recorded Branning's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Branning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branning 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 Branning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Branning. 100% of Branning women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Branning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branning 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Branning. 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 Branning. For the veterans among your Branning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branning lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Branning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branning in 1958 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branning 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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