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Find more Branell relatives and grow your tree by exploring billions of historical records. Taken every decade since 1790, the U.S. Federal Census can tell you a lot about your family. For example, from 1930 to 1940 there were 12 more people named Branell in the United States — and some of them are likely related to you.

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What if you had a window into the history of your family? With historical records, you do. From home life to career, records help bring your relatives' experiences into focus. There were 38 people named Branell in the 1930 U.S. Census. In 1940, there were 32% more people named Branell in the United States. What was life like for them?

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In 1940, 50 people named Branell were living in the United States. In a snapshot:

  • For 24 females, Mary was the most common name
  • The typical household was 4 people
  • 48 rented out rooms to boarders
  • 2 owned their homes, valued on average at $950

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As Branell families continued to grow, they left more tracks on the map:

  • 3 were born in foreign countries
  • Most immigrants originated from Ireland
  • 14% migrated within the United States from 1935 to 1940
  • They most commonly lived in Michigan