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Bragin Family History

Bragin 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: Brain, Bragan, Cragin, Branin, Ragin, Bain, Dragon, Drain, Babin

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Where is the Bragin family from?

You can see how Bragin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bragin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Bragin families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bragin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bragin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bragin 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 Bragin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bragin. 46% of Bragin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bragin women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Auto Mechanic
    19%
  • Accountant
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bragin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragin 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Bragin. 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 84 military records available for the last name Bragin. For the veterans among your Bragin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bragin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bragin in 1959 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bragin 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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