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Broger Family History

Broger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brager, Roger, Breger, Broder, Broer, Boger, Broner, Broge, Kroger

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Where is the Broger family from?

You can see how Broger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Broger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Broger family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broger's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Broger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broger. 23% of Broger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Broger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broger were Carpenter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Broger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Broger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broger 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Broger. 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 172 military records available for the last name Broger. For the veterans among your Broger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Broger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Broger in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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