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Origins of the Bran surname

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About the Brans

We have a total number of 3005 records for people with the last name Bran.

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Where do most Brans live?

In 1921, most Brans lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Brans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,150 records for the Bran surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Brans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bran first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Maria
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Bran family members

Common jobs for Brans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Brans in 1921
Dressmaker

14

House Servant

9

Housemaid Domestic

8

Laundress

6

Charwoman

5

Common Male occupations for Brans in 1921
Fisherman

23

Mariner

19

A B

18

Ab

16

Agricultural Labourer

15

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