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Brannum Family History

Brannum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Branham.

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


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Where is the Brannum family from?

You can see how Brannum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brannum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Brannum families living in Tennessee. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brannum's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Brannum families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brannum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannum 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Brannum. 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 960 military records available for the last name Brannum. For the veterans among your Brannum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannum lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brannum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brannum in 1959 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brannum 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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