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Brogens Family History

Brogens 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: Bogen, Broten, Brogna, Brons, Bowens, Broden, Brogan, Brogden, Broge

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Where is the Brogens family from?

You can see how Brogens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brogens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brogens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brogens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brogens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogens 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 32 census records available for the last name Brogens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brogens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brogens. For the veterans among your Brogens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogens lifespan?

Average Brogens life expectancy in 1972 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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