Braniss Family History

Braniss Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Banis, Brass, Brandis, Braniff, Brandes, Brais, Bradish, Brands, Banish, Branin

418 record(s) for Braniss

223	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
63	Census and Voter Lists
115	Member Trees

Where is the Braniss family from?

You can see how Braniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braniss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Braniss family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Braniss's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Braniss families in 1920.

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

What Braniss family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 63 census records available for the last name Braniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braniss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Braniss. 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 10 military records available for the last name Braniss. For the veterans among your Braniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Braniss lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Braniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Braniss in 1971 was 86, and 66 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braniss 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.