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Bragner Family History

Bragner 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: Bradner, Brauner, Brager, Brigner, Branner, Braner, Brawner, Prager

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Where is the Bragner family from?

You can see how Bragner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bragner families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Bragner families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bragner's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bragner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bragner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Bragner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bragner. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bragner. For the veterans among your Bragner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bragner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bragner in 1972 was 81, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bragner 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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