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Branske Family History

Branske 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: Bransky, Brake, Banse, Branson, Ganske, Brunke, Brause, Brakke

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Where is the Branske family from?

You can see how Branske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Branske families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Branske families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Branske's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Branske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Branske. 100% of Branske 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Branske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branske 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Branske. 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 87 military records available for the last name Branske. For the veterans among your Branske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Branske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branske in 1966 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

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