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Branaas Family History

Branaas 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: Branham, Banyas, Branca, Brandis, Branda, Branaman, Brandao, Banas

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Where is the Branaas family from?

You can see how Branaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branaas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Branaas family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Branaas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Branaas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Branaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branaas 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 immigration records available for the last name Branaas. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Branaas. For the veterans among your Branaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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