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Brogis Family History

Brogis 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: Boris, Regis, Rodis, Boggs, Bross, Brogna, Bogie, Bois, Bogus, Brocks

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Where is the Brogis family from?

You can see how Brogis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brogis families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Brogis families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brogis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Brogis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brogis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Brogis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brogis. 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 33 military records available for the last name Brogis. For the veterans among your Brogis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Brogis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brogis in 1964 was 78, and 91 in 1983.

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