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Branna Family History

Branna 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: Brenna, Branca, Brann, Branda, Brannam, Brannan, Brand, Rana, Hanna

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Where is the Branna family from?

You can see how Branna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Branna family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Branna's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Branna families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branna ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Branna. 100% of Branna men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Branna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branna 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Branna. 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 67 military records available for the last name Branna. For the veterans among your Branna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branna lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Branna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Branna in 1968 was 61, and 83 in 2001.

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