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Brogard Family History

Brogard Name 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: Bogard, Bongard, Bovard, Bogar, Board, Sogard, Bungard, Bravard

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Where is the Brogard family from?

You can see how Brogard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brogard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brogard family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Brogard's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Brogard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brogard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brogard. 60% of Brogard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Brogard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogard 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Brogard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Brogard. For the veterans among your Brogard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Brogard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brogard in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

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