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Branson Family History

Branson Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places: Branston in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Staffordshire, Brandeston in Suffolk, Brandiston in Norfolk, or Braunston in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

All are named with the Old English personal name Brant + tūn ‘settlement’.

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


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Where is the Branson family from?

You can see how Branson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 159 Branson families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Branson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Branson families in 1891.
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What did your Branson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Branson. 10% of Branson men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Branson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branson were Farmer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Branson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Branson. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Branson. For the veterans among your Branson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Branson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Branson in 1944 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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