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Brogan Family History

Brogan Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal and Mayo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Brógáin ‘descendant of Brógán’ a personal name of unexplained etymology

though it has been suggested that it is a diminutive of bróg ‘shoe’.

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


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Where is the Brogan family from?

You can see how Brogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 227 Brogan families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brogan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brogan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brogan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brogan. 23% of Brogan men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Brogan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brogan were Capstan Lathe Hand and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Brogan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Brogan. For the veterans among your Brogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brogan lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Brogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brogan in 1941 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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