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Bronkhurst Family History

Bronkhurst 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: Bronkhorst, Bringhurst, Broadhurst, Brunkhorst, Crowhurst, Blackhurst

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Where is the Bronkhurst family from?

You can see how Bronkhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronkhurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bronkhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Bronkhurst families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bronkhurst's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Bronkhurst families in 1920.
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What did your Bronkhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bronkhurst. 100% of Bronkhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Bronkhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronkhurst 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Bronkhurst. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bronkhurst. For the veterans among your Bronkhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronkhurst lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Bronkhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bronkhurst in 1973 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

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