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Branche Name Meaning

French: topographic name or nickname from Old French branche ‘branch’ (from Late Latin branca ‘foot paw’) of uncertain application (compare German Zweig ); or a habitational name from (La) Branche the name of several places in various parts of France. As a topographic name it may have denoted someone who lived in a wooded place. Compare also Labranche . English: variant of Branch a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Branch, Blanch, Labranche, Raiche, Brace, Branca, Blache, Brancheau

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Where is the Branche family from?

You can see how Branche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Branche families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Branche's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Branche families in 1840.
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What did your Branche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branche. 25% of Branche men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Branche women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branche were Salesman and Binder. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Binder
    6%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Branche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branche 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Branche. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Branche. For the veterans among your Branche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branche lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Branche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Branche in 1951 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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