Branco Family History

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Branco Name Meaning

Portuguese: nickname for a man with white or fair hair or a pale complexion, from Portuguese branco ‘white’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bianco, Blanco, Blanck, Franca, Bracco, Branca, Franco, Bravo, Frasco

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Branco Family Origin

Where is the Branco family from?

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You can see how Branco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Branco families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Branco families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Branco's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Branco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Branco Family Occupations

What did your Branco ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Branco. 40% of Branco men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Auto Mechanic
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Scavenger
    20%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Maid
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Branco Historical Records

What Branco family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Branco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branco census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Branco. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Branco. For the veterans among your Branco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Branco Life Expectancy

What is the average Branco lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Branco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branco in 1949 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branco 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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