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Branin Family History

Branin Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish Brannan.

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


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Where is the Branin family from?

You can see how Branin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Branin families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Branin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Branin families in 1911.
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What did your Branin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branin. 46% of Branin men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Branin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branin were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Nurse
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Branin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branin 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Branin. 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 541 military records available for the last name Branin. For the veterans among your Branin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Branin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Branin in 1956 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branin 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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