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Branshaw Family History

Branshaw Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bradshaw, Cranshaw, Brayshaw, Ranshaw, Bagshaw, Branham, Renshaw

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Where is the Branshaw family from?

You can see how Branshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Branshaw families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Branshaw's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Branshaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branshaw 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 Branshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branshaw. 33% of Branshaw men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Branshaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branshaw were New Worker and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Branshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Branshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branshaw 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Branshaw. 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 229 military records available for the last name Branshaw. For the veterans among your Branshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branshaw lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Branshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Branshaw in 1949 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branshaw 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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