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Brannan Family History

Brannan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Brennan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brannan family from?

You can see how Brannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 348 Brannan families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Brannan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brannan families in 1891.
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What did your Brannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brannan. 32% of Brannan men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Brannan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brannan were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Insurance Agent
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Brannan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Brannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannan 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Brannan. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Brannan. For the veterans among your Brannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Brannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brannan in 1948 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brannan 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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