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Broge Family History

Broge Surname Meaning

German (mainly Bröge): nickname for an ostentatious person from Middle High German brogen ‘to be resplendent to flaunt’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Broge family from?

You can see how Broge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Broge families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Broge's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Broge families in 1911.
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What did your Broge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broge. 50% of Broge men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Broge women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broge were Butcher and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broge 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Broge. 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 188 military records available for the last name Broge. For the veterans among your Broge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broge lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Broge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Broge in 1958 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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