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Brgdon Family History

Brgdon 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: Bagdon, Bragdon, Brydon, Brogdon, Bogdon, Bogdan, Brandon, Rigdon

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Where is the Brgdon family from?

You can see how Brgdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brgdon family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Brgdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Brgdon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brgdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brgdon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Brgdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brgdon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brgdon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brgdon. For the veterans among your Brgdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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