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Branscome Family History

Branscome Surname Meaning

English: variant of Branscomb.

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


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Where is the Branscome family from?

You can see how Branscome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branscome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Branscome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Branscome families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Branscome's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Branscome families in 1911.
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What did your Branscome ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Branscome. 100% of Branscome women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Branscome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Branscome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branscome 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Branscome. 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 587 military records available for the last name Branscome. For the veterans among your Branscome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branscome lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Branscome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Branscome in 1940 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branscome 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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