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Bragan Family History

Bragan Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Bragáin (Ua Bracáin), a surname recorded from the 12th century (three bishops 1267–1312) but now almost extinct in Ireland.

The personal name appears to be Old Irish Breccán or Braccán ‘little speckled one’.

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


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Where is the Bragan family from?

You can see how Bragan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bragan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Bragan families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Bragan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bragan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bragan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bragan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bragan. 21% of Bragan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bragan women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bragan were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    20%
  • House Wife
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bragan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragan 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Bragan. 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 Bragan. For the veterans among your Bragan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bragan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bragan in 1955 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bragan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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