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Broggner Family History

Broggner 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: Roegner, Brugger, Broner, Bogner, Brigner, Brooner, Brougher, Browner

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Where is the Broggner family from?

You can see how Broggner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broggner family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Broggner family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broggner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Broggner families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Broggner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broggner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Broggner. 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 military records available for the last name Broggner. For the veterans among your Broggner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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