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Broegman Family History

Broegman 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: Bregman, Broerman, Brugman, Brotman, Brockman, Broman, Bronfman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broegman 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 72 census records available for the last name Broegman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broegman 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 Broegman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Broegman. For the veterans among your Broegman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broegman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Broegman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broegman in 1968 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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