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Branchett Family History

Branchett Surname Meaning

Variant of Blanchett with r/l substitution.

Compare Jno. Branchett 1736 Sarah Blanchett 1760 in IGI (Boughton under Blean Kent).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Branchett family from?

You can see how Branchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branchett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Branchett families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Branchett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Branchett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branchett 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 Branchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Branchett. 50% of Branchett men worked as a General Labourer (retired) and 94% of Branchett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branchett were Disabled Army Pensioner and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer (retired)
    50%
  • Disabled Army Pensioner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Branchett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Branchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branchett 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Branchett. 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 134 military records available for the last name Branchett. For the veterans among your Branchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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