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Brannagan Family History

Brannagan Surname Meaning

from Ó Branagáin see Brannigan.

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


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Where is the Brannagan family from?

You can see how Brannagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brannagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Brannagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brannagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brannagan families in 1891.
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What did your Brannagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brannagan. 100% of Brannagan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brannagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannagan 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Brannagan. 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 419 military records available for the last name Brannagan. For the veterans among your Brannagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannagan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brannagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brannagan in 1965 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brannagan 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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