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Branaman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German (ultimately mostly Swiss German) Brennemann (see Brenneman ). Possibly also an Americanized form of North German Brannemann: habitational name for someone from a place called Brande near Hamburg. The surname Brannemann is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Brunsman, Brackman, Brayman, Franzman, Braman, Brickman, Rayman

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Where is the Branaman family from?

You can see how Branaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branaman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Branaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Branaman families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Branaman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Branaman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branaman. 27% of Branaman men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Branaman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branaman were Farming and Waitress. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Branaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branaman 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Branaman. 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 935 military records available for the last name Branaman. For the veterans among your Branaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branaman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Branaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Branaman in 1955 was 54, and 55 in 2004.

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