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Brogren Family History

Brogren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements bro ‘bridge’ + gren ‘branch’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brogren family from?

You can see how Brogren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brogren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Brogren families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brogren's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Brogren families in 1911.
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What did your Brogren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brogren. 46% of Brogren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brogren women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brogren were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    46%
  • Machinist
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Brogren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Brogren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogren 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Brogren. 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 82 military records available for the last name Brogren. For the veterans among your Brogren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brogren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brogren in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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