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Broggar Family History

Broggar 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: Brogna, Bogar, Brugger, Biggar, Brogan, Bregar, Broggi, Bognar

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Where is the Broggar family from?

You can see how Broggar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broggar family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Broggar families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Broggar families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broggar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Broggar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Broggar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broggar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Broggar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broggar. For the veterans among your Broggar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broggar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broggar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broggar

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