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Branyon Family History

Branyon Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Branyan. This surname has apparently died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Branyon family from?

You can see how Branyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branyon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Branyon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Branyon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Branyon families in 1891.
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What did your Branyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branyon. 40% of Branyon men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Branyon women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branyon were Chiropractor and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Chiropractor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    37%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Branyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branyon 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Branyon. 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 443 military records available for the last name Branyon. For the veterans among your Branyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branyon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Branyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Branyon in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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