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Brance Family History

Brance 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: Brace, Branch, France, Branca, Branche, Branco, Crance, Rance, Brande

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Where is the Brance family from?

You can see how Brance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brance families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Brance family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brance's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Brance families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brance surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brance. 45% of Brance men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Brance women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brance were Coal Miner and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Coal Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brance 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Brance. 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 106 military records available for the last name Brance. For the veterans among your Brance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brance lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Brance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brance in 1969 was 77, and 86 in 1999.

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