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Bronger Family History

Bronger 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: Brunger, Broner, Bronner, Bringer, Bronder, Pranger, Beringer, Kroner

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Where is the Bronger family from?

You can see how Bronger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bronger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Bronger families living in Kentucky. This was about 84% of all the recorded Bronger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bronger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronger 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 Bronger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bag Girls were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bronger. 25% of Bronger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bronger women worked as a Bag Girls. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bronger were Foreman and Teacher. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Auto Mechanic
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bag Girls
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bronger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronger 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Bronger. 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 129 military records available for the last name Bronger. For the veterans among your Bronger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bronger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bronger in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 2003.

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