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Brancel Family History

Brancel 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: Brandel, Bandel, Brander, Brace, Branch, France, Brassel, Branden

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Where is the Brancel family from?

You can see how Brancel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brancel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brancel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Brancel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brancel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brancel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brancel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brancel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brancel. 60% of Brancel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brancel women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Brancel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brancel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Brancel. 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 77 military records available for the last name Brancel. For the veterans among your Brancel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brancel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brancel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brancel in 1965 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

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