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Brogdale Family History

Brogdale Surname Meaning

From Brogdale in Ospringe (Kent). The medieval bearers cited below constitute the earliest evidence for the place-name.

This place-name derives from Old English brōc ‘brook marsh’ + dæl ‘valley’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Brogdale family from?

You can see how Brogdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brogdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Brogdale families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brogdale's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Brogdale families in 1891.
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What did your Brogdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brogdale. 100% of Brogdale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Brogdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogdale 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Brogdale. 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 39 military records available for the last name Brogdale. For the veterans among your Brogdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogdale lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Brogdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brogdale in 1972 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

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