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Broghin Family History

Broghin 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: Croghan, Troglin, Brogan, Brogden, Bogin, Rogin, Brodin, Brolin

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Where is the Broghin family from?

You can see how Broghin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broghin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Broghin families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Broghin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broghin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Broghin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Broghin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broghin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Broghin. 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 Broghin. For the veterans among your Broghin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broghin lifespan?

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