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Brodigan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Bradigan found chiefly in counties Meath and Louth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bradigan, Branigan, Radigan, Cadigan, Radican, Brosnihan, Lorigan

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Where is the Brodigan family from?

You can see how Brodigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Brodigan families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brodigan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brodigan families in 1911.
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What did your Brodigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodigan. 34% of Brodigan 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brodigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodigan 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 756 immigration records available for the last name Brodigan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 578 military records available for the last name Brodigan. For the veterans among your Brodigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodigan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brodigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brodigan in 1960 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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