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Branvold Family History

Branvold 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: Brandvold, Bratvold, Brunsvold, Branford, Brovold, Brand, Brandon

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Where is the Branvold family from?

You can see how Branvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branvold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Branvold families living in North Dakota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Branvold's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Branvold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branvold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Branvold. 60% of Branvold women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Branvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branvold 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Branvold. 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 12 military records available for the last name Branvold. For the veterans among your Branvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branvold lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Branvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Branvold in 1972 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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