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Broigham Family History

Broigham 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: Brigham, Brougham, Bridgham, Bigham, Birmingham, Bright, Crookham

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Where is the Broigham family from?

You can see how Broigham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broigham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Broigham family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Broigham's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broigham families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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