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Branom Family History

Branom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Branham.

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


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Where is the Branom family from?

You can see how Branom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Branom family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Branom's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Branom families in 1911.
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What did your Branom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branom. 37% of Branom men worked as a Laborer and 78% of Branom women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branom 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Branom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Branom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branom 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Branom. 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 321 military records available for the last name Branom. For the veterans among your Branom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branom lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Branom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Branom in 1949 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branom 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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