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Bransky Family History

Bransky Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Brański (see Branski ) and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Brodsky, Baranski, Umansky, Dansky, Bronk, Dobransky, Branson, Brisk

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Where is the Bransky family from?

You can see how Bransky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bransky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bransky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bransky families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bransky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bransky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bransky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bransky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bransky. 20% of Bransky men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Bransky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bransky were Owner and Common Laborer. .

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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
    20%
  • Accountant
    10%
  • Lawyer
    10%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Common Laborer
    25%
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What Bransky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bransky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bransky 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Bransky. 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 125 military records available for the last name Bransky. For the veterans among your Bransky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bransky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bransky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bransky in 1958 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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