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Braggans Family History

Braggans 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: Bragan, Ragans, Braggs, Dragan, Brugman, Brayman, Brabant, Maugans

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Where is the Braggans family from?

You can see how Braggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braggans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Braggans families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Braggans families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braggans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Braggans families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Braggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braggans 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Braggans. 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 13 military records available for the last name Braggans. For the veterans among your Braggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braggans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Braggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Braggans in 1969 was 86, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braggans 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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