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Bragen Family History

Bragen 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: Brager, Braden, Ragen, Bragan, Hagen, Dragon, Bracken, Brake, Prager

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Where is the Bragen family from?

You can see how Bragen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bragen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bragen families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bragen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bragen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bragen 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 Bragen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bragen. 100% of Bragen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Bragen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Bragen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bragen. For the veterans among your Bragen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bragen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bragen in 1965 was 72, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bragen 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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