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Branaghan Family History

Branaghan Surname Meaning

from Ó Branagáin see Brannigan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Branaghan family from?

You can see how Branaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Branaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Branaghan families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Branaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Branaghan families in 1891.
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What did your Branaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Branaghan. 100% of Branaghan men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Branaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cotton Winder
    20%

What Branaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Branaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branaghan 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Branaghan. 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 83 military records available for the last name Branaghan. For the veterans among your Branaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branaghan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Branaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Branaghan in 1964 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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