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Brananan Family History

Brananan 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: Branaman, Branagan, Brannan, Brennan, Banahan, Grannan, Granahan

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Where is the Brananan family from?

You can see how Brananan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brananan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brananan family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Brananan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brananan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Brananan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brananan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brananan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brananan. For the veterans among your Brananan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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