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Broglio Family History

Broglio 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: Baglio, Troglin, Boggio, Foglio, Briglia, Truglio, Brolin, Bolio

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Where is the Broglio family from?

You can see how Broglio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broglio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Broglio families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Broglio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broglio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broglio 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 Broglio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broglio. 28% of Broglio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Broglio women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Cabinet Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Broglio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Broglio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broglio 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Broglio. 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 113 military records available for the last name Broglio. For the veterans among your Broglio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broglio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Broglio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broglio in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broglio 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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