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Brougn Family History

Brougn 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: Brough, Broun, Brown, Brun, Braun, Brouse, Broten, Bruin, Brogna

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Where is the Brougn family from?

You can see how Brougn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brougn family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Brougn families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brougn's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Brougn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brougn 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 Brougn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Brougn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brougn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brougn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brougn. For the veterans among your Brougn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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