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Branden Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the personal name Brand 1 (or the place name element brand) + the adjectival suffix -én, from Latin -enius. Possibly a respelling of English Brandon, or alternatively a shortened form of any of the various German family names beginning with Branden- (see the following entries).

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


Similar surnames: Brandel, Brandon, Brander, Breden, Bratten, Broden, Braden, Bandel

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Branden Family Origin

Where is the Branden family from?

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You can see how Branden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branden families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Branden families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Branden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Branden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Branden Family Occupations

What did your Branden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Branden. 48% of Branden men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Branden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branden were Cultivate and Servant

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Baker
    6%
  • Chauffeur
    6%
  • Cultivate
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • M Revenu
    17%
  • Miliner
    17%
  • Servant
    17%

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

Branden Historical Records

What Branden family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Branden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Branden. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Branden. For the veterans among your Branden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Branden Life Expectancy

What is the average Branden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Branden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Branden in 1966 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Branden

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