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Broghan Family History

Broghan 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: Croghan, Brogan, Bogdan, Brugman, Grogan, Brogna, Bregman, Rohan

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Where is the Broghan family from?

You can see how Broghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Broghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Broghan families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Broghan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Broghan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broghan 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 249 census records available for the last name Broghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broghan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Broghan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Broghan. For the veterans among your Broghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broghan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Broghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broghan in 1981 was 77, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broghan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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