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Broglin Name Meaning

English: altered form of Brogden .

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


Similar surnames: Troglin, Brolin, Brislin, Rolin, Raglin, Bolin, Breslin, Biglin

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Where is the Broglin family from?

You can see how Broglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broglin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Broglin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Broglin families living in Tennessee. This was about 35% of all the recorded Broglin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Broglin families in 1880.
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What did your Broglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broglin. 50% of Broglin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Broglin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broglin were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Broglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broglin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Broglin. 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 223 military records available for the last name Broglin. For the veterans among your Broglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broglin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Broglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Broglin in 1952 was 56, and 49 in 2004.

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