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Branchaw Family History

Branchaw 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: Branch, Branham, Branca, Bradshaw, Branche, Cranshaw, Brancheau

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Where is the Branchaw family from?

You can see how Branchaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branchaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Branchaw families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Branchaw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Branchaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branchaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Branchaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branchaw 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Branchaw. 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 48 military records available for the last name Branchaw. For the veterans among your Branchaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branchaw lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Branchaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Branchaw in 1970 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branchaw 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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