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Brannem Family History

Brannem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Branner, Brannam, Brannen, Brannum, Bradner, Brander, Brenner

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Where is the Brannem family from?

You can see how Brannem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brannem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brannem families living in Louisiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brannem's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Brannem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brannem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Brannem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brannem. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brannem. For the veterans among your Brannem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannem lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brannem

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