Branhan Family History

Branhan Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Branham, Brannan, Branan, Branyan, Brandon, Branson, Branton, Pradhan, Branden, Brennan

4,000 record(s) for Branhan

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
261	Military Records
101	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Branhan family from?

You can see how Branhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Branhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Branhan families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Branhan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Branhan families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Branhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branhan. 32% of Branhan men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Branhan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branhan were Miner and Teacher.

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

32%

Farmer

22%

Farming

8%

Miner

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

19%

Housekeeper

12%

Clerk

12%

Teacher

12%

What Branhan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Branhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branhan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Branhan. 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.

Military Records

There are 261 military records available for the last name Branhan. For the veterans among your Branhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Branhan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Branhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branhan in 1965 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branhan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.