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Branciforte Family History

Branciforte Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): nickname from branc(h)i ‘claws hands’ (plural of branca) + forte ‘strong’.

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


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Where is the Branciforte family from?

You can see how Branciforte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branciforte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Branciforte families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Branciforte's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Branciforte families in 1920.
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What did your Branciforte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branciforte. 37% of Branciforte men worked as a Florist and 56% of Branciforte women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branciforte were Clerk and Factory Worker.

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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

  • Florist
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    56%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Factory Worker
    23%

What Branciforte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Branciforte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branciforte 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Branciforte. 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 194 military records available for the last name Branciforte. For the veterans among your Branciforte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branciforte lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Branciforte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Branciforte in 1962 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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