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Branagan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Brannigan from Ó Branagáin.

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


Similar surnames: Branigan, Brannan, Hanagan, Lanagan, Branan, Banahan, Ragan, Lanahan

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Where is the Branagan family from?

You can see how Branagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Branagan families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Branagan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Branagan families in 1911.
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What did your Branagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Branagan. 21% of Branagan men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Branagan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branagan were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Branagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branagan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Branagan. 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 Branagan. For the veterans among your Branagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branagan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Branagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Branagan in 1959 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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