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Brornan Family History

Brornan 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: Brosnan, Brennan, Brogna, Brotman, Boran, Broman, Ronan, Brogan

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Where is the Brornan family from?

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

There are 14 census records available for the last name Brornan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brornan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brornan. 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 Brornan. For the veterans among your Brornan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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