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Bronnum Family History

Bronnum 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: Brannum, Brannam, Bronner, Branum, Brown, Bonnet, Ranum, Brenner

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Where is the Bronnum family from?

You can see how Bronnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronnum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bronnum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bronnum family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bronnum's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bronnum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronnum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bronnum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bronnum. 100% of Bronnum 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 165 census records available for the last name Bronnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronnum 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Bronnum. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bronnum. For the veterans among your Bronnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronnum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Bronnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bronnum in 1969 was 74, and 61 in 2000.

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