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Branand Family History

Branand Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Braband, Branan, Brand, Anand, Brabant, Breland, Brann, Braman

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Where is the Branand family from?

You can see how Branand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Branand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Branand families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Branand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Branand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branand. 100% of Branand men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Branand women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Branand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branand 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Branand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Branand. For the veterans among your Branand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Branand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Branand in 1967 was 78, and 63 in 2001.

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