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Brannam Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Brannan (see Brennan ).

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


Similar surnames: Brannum, Branam, Branum, Branom, Branham, Brandom, Bransom, Brannan

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Where is the Brannam family from?

You can see how Brannam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brannam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brannam family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brannam's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Brannam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brannam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brannam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brannam. 42% of Brannam men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Brannam women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brannam were Truck Driver and Receptionist. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Receptionist
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brannam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannam 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Brannam. 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 554 military records available for the last name Brannam. For the veterans among your Brannam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannam lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brannam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brannam in 1953 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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