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Brogdan Family History

Brogdan Name 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: Bogdan, Brogan, Brogden, Brogdon, Brugman, Grogan, Brogna, Bregman

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Where is the Brogdan family from?

You can see how Brogdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogdan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brogdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brogdan families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brogdan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Brogdan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogdan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brogdan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brogdan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Brogdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogdan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Brogdan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Brogdan. For the veterans among your Brogdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogdan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Brogdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brogdan in 1974 was 47, and 81 in 2002.

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