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Branaugh Family History

Branaugh 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: Bronaugh, Branch, Brough, Arbaugh, Branaman, Clabaugh, Drawbaugh

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Where is the Branaugh family from?

You can see how Branaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Branaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Branaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Branaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Branaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branaugh 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 Branaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branaugh. 25% of Branaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Branaugh women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Branaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Branaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branaugh 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Branaugh. 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 233 military records available for the last name Branaugh. For the veterans among your Branaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branaugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Branaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Branaugh in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branaugh 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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