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Brogden Family History

Brogden Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from Brogden in Yorkshire so named with Old English brōc ‘brook’ + denu ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Brogden family from?

You can see how Brogden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brogden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 342 Brogden families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brogden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brogden families in 1891.
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What did your Brogden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brogden. 17% of Brogden men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Brogden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brogden were Cabinet Maker and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Cabinet Maker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Brogden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brogden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brogden. For the veterans among your Brogden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Brogden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brogden in 1954 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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