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Broghlin Family History

Broghlin 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: Rochlin, Troglin, Brolin, Bohlin, Brighton, Laughlin, Bohlen, Brislin

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Where is the Broghlin family from?

You can see how Broghlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broghlin family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Broghlin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broghlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Broghlin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Broghlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broghlin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Broghlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broghlin. For the veterans among your Broghlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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