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Brannan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Brennan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brannin, Brannen, Brannon, Branan, Bannan, Branon, Bresnan, Grannan

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Where is the Brannan family from?

You can see how Brannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Brannan families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brannan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brannan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brannan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brannan. 17% of Brannan men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Brannan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brannan were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Brannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brannan 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Brannan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15,000 military records available for the last name Brannan. For the veterans among your Brannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brannan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Brannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brannan in 1948 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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