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Broglan Family History

Broglan 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: Brogan, Bogdan, Brugman, Grogan, Brogna, Bregman, Brotman, Croghan

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Where is the Broglan family from?

You can see how Broglan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broglan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Broglan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Broglan family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Broglan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Broglan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broglan 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 60 census records available for the last name Broglan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broglan 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 Broglan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Broglan. For the veterans among your Broglan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broglan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Broglan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Broglan in 1967 was 67, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broglan 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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