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Branski Family History

Branski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) (Brański): habitational name for someone from a place called Brańsk in eastern Poland.

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


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Where is the Branski family from?

You can see how Branski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Branski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Branski families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Branski's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Branski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branski 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 Branski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branski. 44% of Branski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Branski women worked as a House Work.

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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
    44%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Branski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Branski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branski 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Branski. 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 163 military records available for the last name Branski. For the veterans among your Branski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branski lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Branski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Branski in 1946 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branski 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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