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Branbell Family History

Branbell 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: Brandell, Brandel, Brunell, Bradwell, Bramwell, Banwell, Brunsell

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Where is the Branbell family from?

You can see how Branbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Branbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Branbell families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Branbell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Branbell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Branbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branbell 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 Branbell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Branbell. For the veterans among your Branbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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