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Bronett Family History

Bronett 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: Brunett, Brett, Rowett, Bronte, Barnett, Bennett, Brunet, Arnett

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Where is the Bronett family from?

You can see how Bronett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bronett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Bronett family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bronett's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bronett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bronett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bronett. 100% of Bronett men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Bronett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronett 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bronett. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bronett. For the veterans among your Bronett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronett lifespan?

Average Bronett life expectancy in 1992 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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