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Brancher Family History

Brancher 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: Bratcher, Branche, Bracher, Blancher, Braucher, Fancher, Brander

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Where is the Brancher family from?

You can see how Brancher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brancher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brancher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Brancher families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brancher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brancher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brancher 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 Brancher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brancher. 43% of Brancher men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

What Brancher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brancher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brancher 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Brancher. 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 99 military records available for the last name Brancher. For the veterans among your Brancher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brancher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Brancher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brancher in 1970 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brancher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brancher 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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