Origins of the Branaghan surname
About the Branaghans
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Interesting facts about Branaghan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Branaghan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1923.
Who were Branaghans most likely to marry?
Brahants
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What are the most common Branaghan first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Branaghans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Branaghans in 1921
Wife Of Michael Branaghan, Blacksmith
2
Been A Domestic Servant
1
Boot And Shoe Machinest
1
Closer Of Boot Tops
1
Cook
1
Common male occupations for Branaghans in 1921
At Home
2
Coal Miner
2
Errand Boy
2
General Labourer
2
Iron Works Labourer
2
