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Branon Family History

Branon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Brannan itself a variant of Brennan. This surname is now rare in Ireland and Britain.

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


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Where is the Branon family from?

You can see how Branon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Branon families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Branon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Branon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branon 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 Branon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branon. 34% of Branon men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Branon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branon were Farm Hand 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Branon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branon 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Branon. 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 978 military records available for the last name Branon. For the veterans among your Branon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Branon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branon in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branon 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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