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Braniff Family History

Braniff Name Meaning

Irish (Down): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Branduibh ‘descendant of Brandubh’ a personal name composed of the elements bran ‘raven’ + dubh ‘black’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcniff, Brandon, Brazil, Vranich, Reiff, Caniff, Brannick, Brain

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Where is the Braniff family from?

You can see how Braniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braniff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 44 Braniff families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Braniff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braniff families in 1911.
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What did your Braniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Braniff. 60% of Braniff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Braniff women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Braniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braniff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Braniff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 682 military records available for the last name Braniff. For the veterans among your Braniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braniff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Braniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Braniff in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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