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Brannin Family History

Brannin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Brannan itself a variant of Brennan.

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


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Where is the Brannin family from?

You can see how Brannin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brannin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Brannin families living in New Jersey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Brannin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brannin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brannin 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 Brannin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brannin. 17% of Brannin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Brannin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brannin were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Rancher
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Brannin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brannin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannin 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Brannin. 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 757 military records available for the last name Brannin. For the veterans among your Brannin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Brannin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brannin in 1949 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brannin 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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