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Brogly Family History

Brogly 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: Bogle, Bromley, Broady, Brogna, Brody, Braly, Brophy, Brogan, Broge

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Where is the Brogly family from?

You can see how Brogly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brogly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Brogly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Brogly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brogly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brogly ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Brogly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brogly 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Brogly. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brogly. For the veterans among your Brogly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogly lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Brogly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brogly in 1978 was 77, and 92 in 1997.

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