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Branchman Family History

Branchman 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: Brachman, Brackman, Branaman, Bauchman, Bachman, Brandman, Brancheau

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Where is the Branchman family from?

You can see how Branchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branchman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Branchman family living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Branchman's in USA. Kentucky and 4 other states had the highest population of Branchman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branchman ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Branchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branchman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Branchman. 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 Branchman. For the veterans among your Branchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branchman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Branchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Branchman in 1971 was 63, and 74 in 2001.

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