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Brogam Family History

Brogam 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: Brogan, Bream, Bolam, Grogan, Brogna, Braham, Bogar, Broom, Bram

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Where is the Brogam family from?

You can see how Brogam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Brogam families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Brogam families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brogam's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brogam families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogam 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 67 census records available for the last name Brogam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogam 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brogam. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brogam. For the veterans among your Brogam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogam lifespan?

Average Brogam life expectancy in 1981 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brogam 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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