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Branon Family History

Branon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Brannan itself a variant of Brennan. This surname is now rare in Ireland and Britain.

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


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You can see how Branon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Branon families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Branon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Branon families in 1891.
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What did your Branon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Branon. 100% of Branon 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Branon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branon 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Branon. 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 978 military records available for the last name Branon. For the veterans among your Branon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Branon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branon in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branon 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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