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Braigendale Family History

Braigendale 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: Baxendale, Brindle, Ragsdale, Arendale, Brandle, Brendle, Rosendale

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Where is the Braigendale family from?

You can see how Braigendale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braigendale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Braigendale family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braigendale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Braigendale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Braigendale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braigendale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Braigendale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Braigendale. For the veterans among your Braigendale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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