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Brannum Name Meaning

English: variant of Branham .

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


Similar surnames: Brannam, Branum, Branam, Branom, Branscum, Bransom, Hannum, Frankum

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Where is the Brannum family from?

You can see how Brannum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brannum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Brannum families living in Tennessee. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brannum's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Brannum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brannum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brannum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brannum. 44% of Brannum men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Brannum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brannum were Salesman and Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Servant
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brannum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannum 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Brannum. 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 960 military records available for the last name Brannum. For the veterans among your Brannum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannum lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brannum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brannum in 1959 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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