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Branthwaite Family History

Branthwaite Surname Meaning

from Branthwaite (Cumb). The place-name is from Middle English brame ‘bramble’

+ the element thweit ‘clearing’ borrowed from Old Scandinavian þveit.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Branthwaite family from?

You can see how Branthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branthwaite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branthwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Branthwaite families living in Cumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Branthwaite's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Branthwaite families in 1891.
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What did your Branthwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Branthwaite. 46% of Branthwaite men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Branthwaite women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branthwaite were Small Holder and Nursing Hospital Sister.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Police Constable
    19%
  • Railway Bar Laying
    19%
  • Small Holder
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Nursing Hospital Sister
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Branthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branthwaite 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Branthwaite. 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 120 military records available for the last name Branthwaite. For the veterans among your Branthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branthwaite lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Branthwaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Branthwaite in 1964 was 80, and 94 in 2002.

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