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Branscombe Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Branscomb .

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


Similar surnames: Branscomb, Branscome, Branscom, Bransom, Bascomb, Branscum, Ransome

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Where is the Branscombe family from?

You can see how Branscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branscombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Branscombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 14 Branscombe families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Branscombe's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Branscombe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branscombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branscombe. 34% of Branscombe men worked as a Chef and 100% of Branscombe women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Chef
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Branscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branscombe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Branscombe. 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 768 military records available for the last name Branscombe. For the veterans among your Branscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branscombe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Branscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Branscombe in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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