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Broglen Family History

Broglen 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: Brogden, Brogren, Bogle, Bogen, Broten, Bromley, Bolen, Bohlen

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Where is the Broglen family from?

You can see how Broglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broglen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broglen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Broglen families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broglen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Broglen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broglen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Broglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broglen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Broglen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Broglen. For the veterans among your Broglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broglen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Broglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Broglen in 1967 was 67, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broglen 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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