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Branachan Family History

Branachan 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: Branaman, Banahan, Granahan, Branagan, Branch, Branham, Branca

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Where is the Branachan family from?

You can see how Branachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branachan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Branachan families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Branachan family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Branachan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Branachan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Branachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branachan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Branachan. 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 Branachan. For the veterans among your Branachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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