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Brogdon Name Meaning

English: variant of Brogden .

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


Similar surnames: Bragdon, Brogden, Broxton, Ogdon, Broaden, Bodin, Bronson, Brydon

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Where is the Brogdon family from?

You can see how Brogdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brogdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Brogdon families living in South Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brogdon's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Brogdon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brogdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brogdon. 27% of Brogdon men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Brogdon women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brogdon were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 419 immigration records available for the last name Brogdon. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brogdon. For the veterans among your Brogdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogdon lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Brogdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brogdon in 1940 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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