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Branager Family History

Branager 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: Pranger, Brander, Ranger, Brager, Granger, Brunger, Brantner, Braeger

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Where is the Branager family from?

You can see how Branager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branager family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Branager families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Branager family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Branager's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Branager families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branager 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 39 census records available for the last name Branager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branager 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Branager. 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 5 military records available for the last name Branager. For the veterans among your Branager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branager lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Branager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Branager in 1986 was 79, and 61 in 1997.

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