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Brannaghan Family History

Brannaghan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brannigan, Branagan, Branaman, Banahan, Bresnahan, Granahan, Branigan

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Where is the Brannaghan family from?

You can see how Brannaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannaghan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Brannaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Brannaghan families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brannaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brannaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Brannaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannaghan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Brannaghan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brannaghan. For the veterans among your Brannaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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