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Branch Family History

Branch Surname Meaning

English: topographic name or nickname from Middle English braunch ‘branch’ (Old French branche braunche) of uncertain application (compare German Zweig). As a topographic name it may have denoted someone who lived in a wooded place.

Americanized form (translation into English) of various European surnames meaning ‘branch’ e.g. German Zweig (compare Labranche) French Branche and Swedish Gren.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Branch family from?

You can see how Branch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 75 Branch families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Branch's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Branch families in 1911.
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What did your Branch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Miner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Branch. 37% of Branch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Branch women worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Caretaker
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153,000 census records available for the last name Branch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branch 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Branch. 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 63,000 military records available for the last name Branch. For the veterans among your Branch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branch lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Branch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Branch in 1942 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branch 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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