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Braddan Family History

Braddan 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: Brandon, Pradhan, Branden, Radman, Brayman, Radwan, Bradham, Badman

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Where is the Braddan family from?

You can see how Braddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braddan family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Braddan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Braddan families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braddan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Braddan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Braddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braddan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Braddan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Braddan. For the veterans among your Braddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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