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Brogdin Family History

Brogdin 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: Brogden, Brodin, Brogdon, Bogdan, Bodin, Bredin, Broaden, Blondin

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Where is the Brogdin family from?

You can see how Brogdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogdin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brogdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brogdin families living in South Carolina. This was about 70% of all the recorded Brogdin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Brogdin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brogdin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brogdin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Brogdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogdin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brogdin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Brogdin. For the veterans among your Brogdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogdin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brogdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brogdin in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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