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Breigan Family History

Breigan 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: Breihan, Bressan, Berrigan, Brennan, Brian, Bregman, Creegan, Bergan

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Where is the Breigan family from?

You can see how Breigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Breigan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Breigan family living in Kinross. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breigan's in Scotland. Kinross and 1 other county had the highest population of Breigan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breigan 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 25 census records available for the last name Breigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breigan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Breigan. 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 Breigan. For the veterans among your Breigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breigan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breigan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breigan

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