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Breran Family History

Breran 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: Beran, Brenan, Brean, Bean, Bryan, Berman, Bressan, Breda, Bream

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Where is the Breran family from?

You can see how Breran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breran family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Breran families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 3 Breran families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Breran's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Breran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breran 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 50 census records available for the last name Breran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breran 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Breran. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Breran. For the veterans among your Breran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breran 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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