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Brogie Family History

Brogie 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: Bogie, Brodie, Broge, Bogle, Brouse, Bronte, Brogna, Bogue, Droge

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Where is the Brogie family from?

You can see how Brogie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brogie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Brogie families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brogie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brogie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogie 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 Brogie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brogie. 67% of Brogie men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Brogie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogie 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Brogie. 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 110 military records available for the last name Brogie. For the veterans among your Brogie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogie lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brogie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brogie in 1961 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brogie 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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