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Braggell Family History

Braggell 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: Bagwell, Bradwell, Bramwell, Brazzell, Brammell, Braswell, Brasuell

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Where is the Braggell family from?

You can see how Braggell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braggell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Braggell families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Braggell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Braggell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braggell 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 71 census records available for the last name Braggell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braggell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Braggell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Braggell. For the veterans among your Braggell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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