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Breenigan Family History

Breenigan 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: Brannigan, Branigan, Berrigan, Greenman, Brennan, Greenan, Jernigan

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Where is the Breenigan family from?

You can see how Breenigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breenigan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Breenigan families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Breenigan's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Breenigan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Breenigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breenigan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Breenigan. 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 Breenigan. For the veterans among your Breenigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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