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Branning Family History

Branning Name Meaning

German: derivative of Brand 1 the suffix -ing denoting affiliation i.e. ‘follower of Brand’.

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


Similar surnames: Branting, Brenning, Ronning, Bruening, Brauning, Banning, Graning

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Where is the Branning family from?

You can see how Branning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Branning families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Branning's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Branning families in 1911.
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What did your Branning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branning. 24% of Branning men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Branning women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branning were Farm Laborer and House Work. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • House Work
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Branning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branning 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Branning. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Branning. For the veterans among your Branning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branning lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Branning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branning in 1958 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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