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Braggen Family History

Braggen 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: Bracken, Bratten, Brager, Bagge, Branden, Braaten, Craigen, Brugger

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Where is the Braggen family from?

You can see how Braggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braggen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Braggen families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Braggen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braggen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Braggen families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Braggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braggen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Braggen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Braggen. For the veterans among your Braggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braggen 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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