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Frances Brando 1922–1983

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Frances Brando in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Jan 1922 · Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
Died 30 Nov 1983 · Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California
Father Marlon Brando (1924–2004)
Mother Dorothy Julia Pennebaker
Siblings Evelyn P Brando, Frances E Brando, Jocelyn Brando, Marlon Brando

Researchers connected through Frances Brando 1922–1983

and 1 more tree owner connected with Frances Brando 1922–1983

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Frances Brando was born in 1922 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, the child of marlon brando and dorothy julia pennebaker. Frances Brando passed away in 1983 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California.

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Life Timeline

1922
Birth of Frances Brando in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
Birth
1983
Death of Frances Brando in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Brando

This ancestor line traces from St Decumans Parsish, Somerset, Cornwall, Wales (1628) to Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States (1922) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frances Brando (1922–1983) was born in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska and died in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frances in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Frances Brando's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Frances Brando PTP
1922–1983
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
Parents
Marlon Brando PTP
1924–2004
Omaha, Nebraska
Unknown
Grandparents
Marlon Brando PTP
1924–2004
Omaha, Nebraska
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Frances Brando's Descendants

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Frances Brando PTP 1922–1983