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Branagh Family History

Branagh Surname Meaning

From an anglicized form of Irish Breathnach (Breithneach in Ulster) ‘Briton’ denoting a Welsh-speaking immigrant to Ireland from the 12th century onwards.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Branagh family from?

You can see how Branagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Branagh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Branagh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Branagh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Branagh families in 1891.
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What did your Branagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Branagh. 100% of Branagh men worked as a Capstan Lathe Hand and 100% of Branagh 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Branagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branagh 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Branagh. 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 214 military records available for the last name Branagh. For the veterans among your Branagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branagh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Branagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Branagh in 1966 was 88, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branagh 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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