Origins of the Branagan surname

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    In 1921, most Branagans lived in london

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    1,300 Branagan Travel & migration records
    1,800 Branagans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Branagans

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    Commmon female occupations for Branagans in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant

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    House Keeper

    5

    House Servant

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    Lace Tambourer

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Branagans in 1921

    General Labourer

    10

    Coal Miner

    9

    Railway Porter

    8

    Porter

    7

    Bricklayer

    6

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