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Branscum Family History

Branscum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Branscomb.

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


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Where is the Branscum family from?

You can see how Branscum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branscum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Branscum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Branscum families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Branscum's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Branscum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branscum 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 Branscum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branscum. 44% of Branscum men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Branscum women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branscum were Labor and House Work.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Branscum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Branscum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branscum 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Branscum. 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 914 military records available for the last name Branscum. For the veterans among your Branscum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branscum lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Branscum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Branscum in 1944 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branscum 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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