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Broegh Family History

Broegh 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: Brough, Bough, Boege, Broer, Rough, Breech, Droege, Brosch, Broge

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Where is the Broegh family from?

You can see how Broegh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broegh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broegh family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Broegh's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Broegh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broegh 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 14 census records available for the last name Broegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broegh 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 Broegh. 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 Broegh. For the veterans among your Broegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broegh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broegh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broegh

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