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Brogle Family History

Brogle 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: Bogle, Broge, Bolle, Brouse, Bole, Bromley, Beagle, Brule, Bronte

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Where is the Brogle family from?

You can see how Brogle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brogle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Brogle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brogle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brogle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogle 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 Brogle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brogle. 35% of Brogle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brogle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brogle were New Worker and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brogle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogle 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Brogle. 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 202 military records available for the last name Brogle. For the veterans among your Brogle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brogle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brogle in 1962 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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