Branka Family History

Branka Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Branca, Branda, Banka, Brank, Frank, Brand, Bank, Rana, Rank, Banks

2,000 record(s) for Branka

851	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
77	Military Records
190	Immigration Records
751	Census and Voter Lists
209	Member Trees

Where is the Branka family from?

You can see how Branka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Branka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Branka families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Branka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Branka families in 1920.

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

What did your Branka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branka. 53% of Branka men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Branka women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branka were New worker and bindrey.

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

53%

Farmer

20%

Carpenter

10%

New worker

10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk

28%

Maid

19%

Press operator

19%

bindrey

19%

What Branka family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 751 census records available for the last name Branka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 190 immigration records available for the last name Branka. 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 77 military records available for the last name Branka. For the veterans among your Branka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Branka lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Branka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Branka in 1942 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branka 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.