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Branwell Family History

Branwell Name Meaning

see Bramwell . The name may have been confused with Bramble .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bradwell, Bramwell, Banwell, Cranwell, Braswell, Brandell, Bridwell

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Where is the Branwell family from?

You can see how Branwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Branwell families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Branwell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Branwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branwell 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 Branwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branwell. 28% of Branwell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Branwell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branwell were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Branwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branwell 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Branwell. 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 177 military records available for the last name Branwell. For the veterans among your Branwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branwell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Branwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Branwell in 1973 was 81, and 50 in 2002.

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