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Broggel Family History

Broggel 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: Rogel, Boegel, Bogel, Brugger, Rogge, Brogden, Broge, Brockel, Frogge

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Where is the Broggel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broggel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broggel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broggel. 100% of Broggel women worked as a Housewife.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Broggel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broggel 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Broggel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Broggel. For the veterans among your Broggel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broggel lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Broggel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broggel in 1998 was 77, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broggel 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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