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Braglan Family History

Braglan 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, Balan, Dragan, Brugman, Brayman, Bregman, Ragland, Bagan

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Where is the Braglan family from?

You can see how Braglan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braglan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Braglan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Braglan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Braglan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braglan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braglan 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 63 census records available for the last name Braglan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braglan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Braglan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Braglan. For the veterans among your Braglan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braglan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Braglan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Braglan in 1974 was 78, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braglan 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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