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Breunnan Family History

Breunnan 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: Brennan, Brenna, Drennan, Brennen, Grennan, Brenan, Bresnan, Brannan

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Where is the Breunnan family from?

You can see how Breunnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breunnan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Breunnan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there was 1 Breunnan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Breunnan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Breunnan families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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