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Brogley Family History

Brogley 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: Bromley, Bogle, Bagley, Begley, Bodley, Braley, Bowley, Bradley

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Where is the Brogley family from?

You can see how Brogley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brogley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Brogley families living in Hampshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Brogley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Brogley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogley 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 Brogley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brogley. 40% of Brogley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brogley women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brogley were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Brogley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brogley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogley 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 Brogley. 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 105 military records available for the last name Brogley. For the veterans among your Brogley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brogley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brogley in 1961 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brogley 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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