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Bragington Family History

Bragington 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: Brasington, Brassington, Babington, Brewington, Bruington, Billington

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Where is the Bragington family from?

You can see how Bragington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bragington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bragington families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bragington's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bragington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bragington 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 Bragington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bragington. 100% of Bragington women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Bragington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Bragington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragington 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bragington. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bragington. For the veterans among your Bragington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragington lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Bragington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bragington in 1975 was 64, and 52 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bragington 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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