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Bransom Family History

Bransom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Branson.

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


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Where is the Bransom family from?

You can see how Bransom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bransom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bransom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Bransom families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bransom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bransom families in 1911.
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What did your Bransom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bransom. 56% of Bransom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bransom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bransom were Truck Driver and House 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • House Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bransom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bransom 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Bransom. 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 802 military records available for the last name Bransom. For the veterans among your Bransom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bransom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bransom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bransom in 1962 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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