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Branum Family History

Branum Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Branham. This surname is now rare in Ireland and Britain.

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


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Where is the Branum family from?

You can see how Branum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Branum families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Branum's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Branum families in 1911.
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What did your Branum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branum. 29% of Branum men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Branum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branum were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Branum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branum 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Branum. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Branum. For the veterans among your Branum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Branum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Branum in 1958 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branum 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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