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Branfeld Family History

Branfeld 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: Brandel, Banfield, Grunfeld, Brayfield, Bradfield, Branford

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Where is the Branfeld family from?

You can see how Branfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Branfeld family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Branfeld's in USA. California had the highest population of Branfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Branfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Branfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branfeld 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Branfeld. 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 8 military records available for the last name Branfeld. For the veterans among your Branfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branfeld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1969, in the United States, Branfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Branfeld in 1965 was 70, and 48 in 1969.

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