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Branham Family History

Branham Name Meaning

Irish: from Mac Branáin see Brannan which is itself a variant of Brennan .

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


Similar surnames: Braham, Bradham, Burnham, Benham, Barham, Grantham, Basham, Canham

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Where is the Branham family from?

You can see how Branham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Branham families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Branham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Branham families in 1911.
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What did your Branham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branham. 23% of Branham men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Branham women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branham were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Branham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Branham. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Branham. For the veterans among your Branham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branham lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Branham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Branham in 1943 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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