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Branscomb Family History

Branscomb Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Branscombe in Devon which is named from the Celtic personal name Branoc + Old English cumb ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Branscomb family from?

You can see how Branscomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branscomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branscomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Branscomb families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Branscomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Branscomb families in 1891.
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What did your Branscomb ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Branscomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branscomb 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Branscomb. 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 582 military records available for the last name Branscomb. For the veterans among your Branscomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branscomb lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Branscomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Branscomb in 1945 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branscomb 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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