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Brogsdale Family History

Brogsdale 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: Ragsdale, Croasdale, Trousdale, Lonsdale, Barksdale, Crognale

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Where is the Brogsdale family from?

You can see how Brogsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogsdale family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brogsdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Brogsdale families living in Georgia. This was about 94% of all the recorded Brogsdale's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Brogsdale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogsdale 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 Brogsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brogsdale. 100% of Brogsdale 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
    100%

What Brogsdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Brogsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogsdale 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brogsdale. 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 39 military records available for the last name Brogsdale. For the veterans among your Brogsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogsdale lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Brogsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brogsdale in 1956 was 69, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brogsdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brogsdale 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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