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Brogaard Family History

Brogaard 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: Boogaard, Bogaard, Bogard, Brouhard, Brossard, Boilard, Bongard

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Where is the Brogaard family from?

You can see how Brogaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brogaard family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brogaard's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brogaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brogaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brogaard. 100% of Brogaard men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Brogaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogaard 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Brogaard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brogaard. For the veterans among your Brogaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogaard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brogaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brogaard in 1964 was 75, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brogaard 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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