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Braenn Family History

Braenn 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: Brann, Brenn, Brand, Brent, Braun, Bann, Bruen, Benn, Brenna, Rann

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Where is the Braenn family from?

You can see how Braenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braenn family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Braenn family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braenn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Braenn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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