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Branard Family History

Branard 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: Bravard, Ranard, Brainard, Brand, Bernard, Bayard, Brassard, Baynard

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Where is the Branard family from?

You can see how Branard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Branard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 161 Branard families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Branard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Branard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Branard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Branard. 43% of Branard men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Journalier
    22%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Branard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branard 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Branard. 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 226 military records available for the last name Branard. For the veterans among your Branard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Branard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Branard in 1967 was 57, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branard 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.

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