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Bragger Family History

Bragger Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): nickname from Middle English bragger(e) ‘arrogant or boastful person braggart’.

Swiss German (Brägger): see Braegger.

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


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Where is the Bragger family from?

You can see how Bragger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bragger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Bragger families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bragger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bragger families in 1911.
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What did your Bragger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bragger. 100% of Bragger men worked as a Machinist.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bragger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragger 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Bragger. 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 321 military records available for the last name Bragger. For the veterans among your Bragger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bragger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bragger in 1954 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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