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Branigan Family History

Branigan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Brannigan from Ó Branagáin.

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


Similar surnames: Branagan, Radigan, Hanigan, Flanigan, Finigan, Brodigan, Branin

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Where is the Branigan family from?

You can see how Branigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Branigan families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Branigan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Branigan families in 1911.
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What did your Branigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Branigan. 100% of Branigan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Branigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branigan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Branigan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Branigan. For the veterans among your Branigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branigan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Branigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Branigan in 1957 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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