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Branten Family History

Branten 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: Bratten, Branton, Branden, Braaten, Brannen, Bracken, Brandon

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Where is the Branten family from?

You can see how Branten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Branten families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Branten's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Branten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Branten. 100% of Branten men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Branten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branten 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Branten. 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 Branten. For the veterans among your Branten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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