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Bregan Family History

Bregan 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: Bregman, Regan, Brogan, Bragan, Cregan, Bregar, Brenan, Began, Brean

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Where is the Bregan family from?

You can see how Bregan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bregan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Bregan families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bregan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bregan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bregan 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 Bregan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bregan. 34% of Bregan men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Bregan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bregan were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Bregan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Bregan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregan 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Bregan. 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 137 military records available for the last name Bregan. For the veterans among your Bregan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bregan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1996, in the United States, Bregan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bregan in 1951 was 56, and 48 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bregan 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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