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Brgley Family History

Brgley 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: Bagley, Begley, Braley, Bruley, Briley, Bigley, Bailey, Barley

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Where is the Brgley family from?

You can see how Brgley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brgley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brgley family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brgley's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Brgley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brgley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Brgley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brgley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brgley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brgley. For the veterans among your Brgley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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