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Brogge Family History

Brogge 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: Rogge, Broge, Frogge, Broggi, Brugge, Bridge, Bogle, Prigge, Brouse

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Where is the Brogge family from?

You can see how Brogge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogge family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brogge families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Brogge's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Brogge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogge 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 Brogge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brogge. 100% of Brogge men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Brogge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogge 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Brogge. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brogge. For the veterans among your Brogge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogge lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brogge 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brogge

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